Agricultural Bank of China Ltd.
Industry Group: Banks
Country/Region: China
Identifier: HKG:1288
As one of the big four banks, ABC is headquartered in Beijing. The bank evolved from a state-owned specialized bank to a state-controlled commercial bank. It listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai Stock Exchanges in 2010. ABC operates more than 20,000-branch network in China, providing corporate and retail banking products and services, and carries out treasury operations for its own accounts or for its customers. Shareholders Central Huijin, China's state-owned investment company, and the Ministry of Finance own 40.14% and 35.29%, respectively. Corporate banking, retail banking, and wholesale banking accounted for 41%, 56%, and 3% of total revenue in the first half of 2024, respectively. Rural banking and urban banking contributed 50% and 50% of total revenue during the same period.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Banks 912 out of 1026
Universe
Global Universe 11702 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| China Construction Bank Corp. |
26.1
Medium
|
510 out of 1026 |
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29.8
Medium
|
771 out of 1026 |
| Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. |
30.8
High
|
838 out of 1026 |
| Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. |
32.6
High
|
912 out of 1026 |
| Wells Fargo & Co. |
34.4
High
|
957 out of 1026 |
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