American Vanguard Corp.
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:AVD
American Vanguard Corp is a United States-based diversified specialty and agricultural products company. It manufactures and formulates chemicals for crops, turf and ornamental plants, and human and animal health protection. These chemicals include insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, molluscicides, growth regulators, and soil fumigants, which are marketed in liquid, powder, and granular forms.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 551 out of 606
Universe
Global Universe 14949 out of 16006
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
Taki Chemical Co., Ltd. |
33.5
High
|
384 out of 606 |
American Vanguard Corp. |
40.9
Severe
|
551 out of 606 |
Piedmont Lithium, Inc. |
41.7
Severe
|
556 out of 606 |
Latin Resources Ltd. |
46.3
Severe
|
584 out of 606 |
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Our Approach to Calculating ESG Risk
The ESG Risk Ratings measure a company's exposure to industry-specific material ESG risks and how well a company is managing those risks.
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.
American Vanguard Corp.'s Exposure is High
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.
American Vanguard Corp.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Average
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted American Vanguard Corp.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
Highest Controversy Level
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