IonQ Named a Champion of Business Excellence in Newsweek’s Excellence 1000 Index
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the leader in quantum computing and networking, has been listed in the Newsweek Excellence 1000 Index 2025. The Excellence 1000 Index identifies the most innovative, customer-centric companies in all walks of life, with businesses that are successful in achieving financial success while balancing such success with ethical practices, social responsibility, and sustainability. The listing further recognizes IonQ’s commitment to advancing quantum technology and realizing real-world impact.
The Newsweek Excellence 1000 Index, in collaboration with reliable global data partners, rated more than 25,000 companies, selecting 5,200 for inclusion in this ranking. From those 5,200, it chose 1,000 for the 2025 list. Among those was IonQ, ranked among the top 25% of this ranking. Just three years have passed since IonQ went public.
This recognition is an excellent honor and reflects our continued commitment to responsible growth, ethical practices, and sustainability, said Peter Chapman, President and CEO of IonQ. “We focus on advancing quantum computing and networking technologies to solve challenging problems, including enhancing sustainability and responsible innovation.
The Excellence 1000 Index salutes companies focused not just on strategic growth, but also on the environment, social responsibility and long-term sustainability. We at Newsweek are honored to name such companies as game changers in corporate excellence worldwide.
Louis Carter, CEO of Best Practice Institute, added, “At a time when narratives frequently outweigh facts, the Excellence 1000 Index recognises companies that deliver real impact and ethical leadership. This year’s honorees epitomize innovation, sustainability, and stakeholder value, setting a new standard for evaluating corporate success by measurable progress and integrity.
This marks the culmination of a fantastic year for IonQ, which has consolidated its position as a quantum computing and networking leader. Recent milestones include the launch of a new hybrid quantum computing application with NVIDIA CUDA-Q, the enterprise-grade IonQ Quantum OS and Hybrid Services suite, its first quantum computing and innovation center in Europe in partnership with QuantumBasel, and an on-site display of IonQ’s ion trap at the New York Stock Exchange—the first ever for a quantum computing company.
About IonQ
IonQ, Inc. is a leader in quantum computing that delivers high-performance systems capable of solving the world’s largest and most complex commercial and research use cases. IonQ’s current generation quantum computer, IonQ Forte, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems, boasting 36 algorithmic qubits. The company’s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Fast Company’s 2023 Next Big Things in Tech List and Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Fast 500™ List, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at IonQ.com.
Methodology
To identify the top 1000 companies for the Excellence 1000 Index, companies were evaluated based on several criteria including Employee rating, Customer rating, ESG risk rating, ESG/Ethical impact, Adherence to ISO standards, R&D spending, Global Compact Status, Financial performance, BBB Rating and Accreditation, Number of customer complaints among others. Each of the criteria considered is equally ranked in importance.
About Newsweek
Newsweek is the modern global digital news organization built around the iconic, over 85-year-old American magazine. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with its thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
About Best Practice Institute
Best Practice Institute (BPI) is a global leader in leadership development and benchmark research, distinguished by its data-driven approach to organizational assessment.
As the research architect behind Newsweek’s Excellence 1000 Index, BPI analyzes over half a million data points annually through its proprietary scoring system, evaluating companies across multiple dimensions, including employee satisfaction, customer experience, ESG performance, and financial responsibility.
BPI’s comprehensive methodology encompasses crucial metrics such as ISO standards compliance, R&D investment, UN Global Compact alignment, and stakeholder feedback. Through this rigorous analytical framework and innovative assessment tools, BPI continues to set the standard for identifying and promoting corporate excellence in the modern business landscape.
For more information on how to apply to be considered for the 2026 Excellence 1000 Index, go to excellence.bestpracticeinstitute.org
