The American magazine “Fortune” has just published its online ranking of the world’s largest corporations according to their annual revenue. Shell took first place over last years leader Wal-Mart, and there is no surprise to see that once again petroleum companies dominate – occupying 6 of the 10 first ranks. And if General Motors “disappeared”, Toyota Motor took 10th position. Do you think their fortune will create employment; be invested in developing sustainable energies and reducing CO2 emissions; or simply help them make more money? We’ll let you draw your own conclusions…
Rank |
Company | Revenues ($ millions) | Profits ($ millions) |
1 |
Royal Dutch Shell |
458,361 |
26,277 |
2 |
Exxon Mobil |
442,851 |
45,220 |
3 |
Wal-Mart Stores |
405,607 |
13,400 |
4 |
BP |
367,053 |
21,157 |
5 |
Chevron |
263,159 |
23,931 |
6 |
Total |
234,674 |
15,500 |
7 |
ConocoPhillips |
230,764 |
-16,998 |
8 |
ING Group |
226,577 |
– 1,067 |
9 |
Sinopec |
207,814 |
– 1,961 |
10 |
Toyota Motor |
204,352 |
– 4,349 |
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/global500/2009/full_list/
Filed under: News | Tagged: money, petroleum companies |
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