Accolades and Awards

FORBES MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES
For the sixth year in a row in 2016, Essilor was ranked on Forbes magazine’s “Most Innovative Companies” list.

FORTUNE COMPANIES THAT CHANGE THE WORLD
In 2015, Essilor was featured on Fortune magazine’s first-ever “Change the World” list, where companies are recognized for “doing well by doing good.” Essilor was specifically recognized for its 2.5 New Vision Generation division, which has expanded eyecare access to underserved populations in 22 countries, including India and China.

NEWSWEEK GREEN RANKINGS 2016
In 2016, Essilor was ranked No. 5 on the Newsweek Green Rankings List, which recognizes the world’s largest companies on corporate sustainability and environmental impact.

2016 AND 2017 BEST PLACES TO WORK—DALLAS BUSINESS JOURNAL
Essilor was named in the Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2017 and 2016, which recognizes top employers from hundreds of other companies nominated.

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
In 2014, UnitedHealthcare awarded Essilor with the Shining Light Award for its leadership in corporate responsibility and outreach with the Essilor Vision Foundation. The Shining Light Award recognizes a program that demonstrates overall excellence in social responsibility by addressing an important health or other basic need in society.