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Anheuser-Busch InBev ( AB InBEV ) is the world ’ s largest manufacturer of beverages . The Belgian brewer makes beer for brand all over the world , including Budweiser , Stella Artois , Corona and Beck ’ s . The company also has a strong commitment to sustainability , with Zoleka Lisa , Procurement Director of Capabilities and Sustainability , recently telling Food , Drink and Franchising magazine : “ At its heart , AB InBev is a brewery which cares … this allows us to be strong industry leaders in the business as far as sustainability goes . Sustainability is not just related to our business , it is our business .” AB InBev boasts a market cap of $ 184.3bn and its 182,900 employees all work to maintain the company at its # 41 spot on the Global 2000 list , with its most recent revenue coming in at $ 56.36bn .

German auto manufacturer BMW comes in at # 40 on the Global 2000 and , having been founded in 1916 , it is a well-known brand across the world for its cars , trucks and motorcycles . With its headquarters , as well as the BMW museum , based in Munich , the company has just under 130,000 staff across the globe and a revenue of $ 114.44bn . Currently , BMW is making a splash in the world ’ s largest car market , by taking advantage of a law change in China meaning it can own 75 % of its joint venture in the country . Its main Chinese facility , located in Shenyang and operated in partnership with Brilliance Automotive , is set to produce 520,000 units annually by 2019 . AUGUST 2018