KT&G Corp.
Industry Group: Food Products
Country/Region: South Korea
Identifier: KRX:033780
KT&G Corp manufactures and sells tobacco products in South Korea. Its flagship cigarette brand is Esse. Other brands include This, The One, Bohem, and Raison. More than two thirds of the company's revenue come from tobacco sales in South Korea. Tobacco sales outside of South Korea generate another fourth of the company's total revenue and are generated in the Middle East and Asia, although the company sells its product in roughly 50 countries spanning the globe. The remaining company sales are from KT&G's businesses that invest in real estate and sell ginseng products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Food Products 98 out of 574
Universe
Global Universe 7954 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| KT&G Corp. |
25.8
Medium
|
98 out of 574 |
| PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna Tbk |
27.3
Medium
|
144 out of 574 |
| Japan Tobacco, Inc. |
29.1
Medium
|
183 out of 574 |
| Imperial Brands Plc |
31.1
High
|
230 out of 574 |
| Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. |
35.3
High
|
336 out of 574 |
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