Accenture Plc
Industry Group: Software & Services
Country/Region: Ireland
Identifier: NYS:ACN
Accenture is a leading global IT-services firm that provides consulting, strategy, and technology and operational services. These services run the gamut from aiding enterprises with digital transformation to procurement services to software system integration. The company provides its IT offerings to a variety of sectors, including communications, media and technology, financial services, health and public services, consumer products, and resources. Accenture employs just under 500,000 people throughout 200 cities in 51 countries.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Software & Services 5 out of 1094
Universe
Global Universe 225 out of 16007
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
Accenture Plc |
8.8
Negligible
|
5 out of 1094 |
HCL Technologies Ltd. |
10.6
Low
|
8 out of 1094 |
International Business Machines Corp. |
13.3
Low
|
32 out of 1094 |
Infosys Ltd. |
14
Low
|
51 out of 1094 |
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. |
14.2
Low
|
60 out of 1094 |
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Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues. Our exposure score takes into consideration subindustry and company-specific factors such as its business model.
Accenture Plc's Exposure is Low
Management
Management refers to how well a company is managing its relevant ESG issues. Our management score assesses the robustness of a company's ESG programs, practices and policies.
Accenture Plc's Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Top Material ESG Issues for Accenture Plc
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Accenture Plc's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
Highest Controversy Level
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