EchoStar Corp.
Industry Group: Technology Hardware
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:SATS
Following the Dish Network merger, satellite television provides the bulk of EchoStar’s revenue. The firm serves about 6 million U.S. customers, about 10% of the traditional television market. It launched an internet-based television offering under the Sling brand in 2015 and serves about 2 million customers on this platform. EchoStar’s future, however, hinges primarily on the wireless business. The firm has amassed an extensive portfolio of spectrum licenses over the past 15 years and is building a nationwide wireless network. It acquired Sprint's prepaid business and serves about 7 million customers, primarily under the Boost brand. EchoStar’s legacy businesses provide satellite telecom services and equipment to businesses and consumers, including about 1 million internet customers.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Technology Hardware 643 out of 675
Universe
Global Universe 9927 out of 16216
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Industry Comparison
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20.9
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449 out of 675 |
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21
Medium
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455 out of 675 |
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21.4
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EchoStar Corp. |
27.5
Medium
|
643 out of 675 |
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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.
EchoStar Corp.'s Exposure is Low
Management
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EchoStar Corp.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Weak