BAE Systems Plc
Industry Group: Aerospace & Defense
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Identifier: LON:BA
BAE Systems is a British global defense, security, and aerospace company and the largest defense contractor in Europe; it is one of six prime contractors to the US Department of Defense. For reporting purposes, the company has five operating segments: electronics systems is the group's US- and UK-based electronic warfare systems; the cyber, security, and intelligence segment supplies intelligence and security solutions to the US government; platforms and services manufactures combat vehicles and munitions and performs ship repair services to the US Defense Department; the air segment includes BAE’s share of US and European air programs as well as its businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia; and the maritime segment comprises UK land- and marine-based activities.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Aerospace & Defense 11 out of 96
Universe
Global Universe 7644 out of 15080
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BAE Systems Plc's Exposure is High
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BAE Systems Plc's Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted BAE Systems Plc's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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