DFW Airport and Texas Health Resources also among honorees recognizing business leadership in conservation

Texan by Nature, the Texas-led conservation nonprofit founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, has named Fort Worth-based Acme Brick Company as the No. 1 honoree on its 2025 Texan by Nature 20 — a statewide recognition of companies demonstrating exemplary commitment to conservation and sustainability.

The TxN 20, now in its seventh year, honors 23 companies across 12 industries whose innovative practices make a measurable impact on Texas’ natural resources.

Acme Brick earned top distinction for its conservation initiatives within manufacturing, while Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Texas Health Resources also represented North Texas among this year’s honorees.

“We believe business can be a force for nature through action, collaboration, and innovative models in conservation,” said Joni Carswell, CEO and president of Texan by Nature, in a press release. “It’s an honor to recognize these best-in-class examples that demonstrate how integrating business with conservation strengthens Texas and sets the standard for the globe.”

This year’s list showcases the range of Texas-based leadership in conservation — from energy and infrastructure to consumer goods and technology — with companies evaluated through a 17-point scoring system that measured their investment in conservation, environmental innovation, and measurable impact on land, water, wildlife, waste, and energy.

“Your leadership demonstrates what is possible when organizations engage in conservation,” said Bush. “You have set the gold standard for conservation in Texas, inspiring others to bring nature into the places we live, work, and play.”

Texan by Nature 20

  1. Acme Brick Company

  2. Ally Financial

  3. Amazon

  4. Apex Clean Energy

  5. Build Native

  6. Cemex

  7. Cirrus Logic

  8. City of Farmers Branch

  9. Darling Ingredients

  10. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

  11. Ford Motor Company

  12. H-E-B

  13. HOLT CAT

  14. LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy)

  15. Microsoft

  16. North American Development Bank

  17. Overland Partners

  18. Oxy

  19. San Antonio Water System

  20. Shiner (Spoetzel Brewery)

  21. Texas Health Resources

  22. Vital Farms

  23. Xcel Energy