Ashland, Inc.
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:ASH
Ashland Inc is a world-wide specialty materials company that serves a wide range of industrial markets. The company has a business-centric operating model and is organized into four distinct segments: life sciences, personal care, specialty additives, and intermediates. Key customers for the firm include pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers of personal care products, food and beverages, and nutraceuticals and supplements. The life sciences segment derives maximum revenue. The company generates its sales from North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, and Others.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 274 out of 585
Universe
Global Universe 10542 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
Wacker Chemie AG |
23.1
Medium
|
97 out of 585 |
Ashland, Inc. |
30.2
High
|
274 out of 585 |
SKSHU Paint Co., Ltd. |
40.5
Severe
|
524 out of 585 |
Bloomage Biotechnology Corp. Ltd. |
40.7
Severe
|
528 out of 585 |
Hubei Dinglong Co., Ltd. |
44.2
Severe
|
555 out of 585 |
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Ashland, Inc.'s Exposure is Medium
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Ashland, Inc.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Highest Controversy level that has impacted Ashland, Inc.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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