World Economic Journal Issue 43 September 2024 | Page 32

[ ANALYTICS ]

BRICS Business Capitals

T o acknowledge the crucial role of successful urban ecosystems in corporations ’ sustainable growth , WEJ has ranked the 25 cities that are home to the largest number of leading BRICS companies . Ordinal and numerical metrics are used to aggregate data from BRICS 250 companies based on their headquarters location .

To rank these cities , we took into account both the total number and the total score of the companies they host — offering a reflection of the local business environment and commitment to sustainable development . Thus , while Beijing may have a higher overall score , Abu Dhabi ' s strong score in headquarters location for forward-looking BRICS companies suggests a business ecosystem of higher density .
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