Bank of China Ltd.
Industry Group: Banks
Country/Region: China
Identifier: HKG:3988
Bank of China was founded in 1912 with its headquarters in Beijing. The bank has evolved as a central bank, international exchange bank, and state-owned bank specializing in foreign trade business. BOC was listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock exchanges in 2006. It provides a comprehensive range of financial services to customers across Greater China and overseas. Central Huijin, a Chinese state-owned investment company and BOC's largest shareholder, controls 64%. BOC has the most extensive global reach among Chinese banks, with operations in 64 countries and regions.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Banks 795 out of 1022
Universe
Global Universe 10687 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada |
20.7
Medium
|
296 out of 1022 |
| HSBC Holdings Plc |
24.2
Medium
|
411 out of 1022 |
| China Construction Bank Corp. |
26.1
Medium
|
512 out of 1022 |
| Bank of China Ltd. |
30.1
High
|
795 out of 1022 |
| Wells Fargo & Co. |
34.4
High
|
963 out of 1022 |
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Controversy Rating
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