Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd.
Industry Group: Food Products
Country/Region: Malaysia
Identifier: KLS:2445
Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd harvests oil palm and rubber plantations in Southeast Asia. On top of utilizing the plantations, the company manufactures fatty acids and alcohols, oleochemicals, soaps, rubber gloves, and other specialty chemicals and is also engaged in the business of Property development. Its reportable segments include Plantation, Manufacturing, Property Development, Investment Holding, and Others. The majority of the revenue is generated from its manufacturing segment which is involved in the manufacturing of oleochemicals, non-ionic surfactants, and esters, rubber gloves, parquet flooring products, pharmaceutical products, storing and distribution of bulk liquid, refining of palm products, kernel crushing and trading of palm products.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Food Products 358 out of 574
Universe
Global Universe 13072 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| IOI Corp. Bhd. |
21.9
Medium
|
42 out of 574 |
| Adani Wilmar Ltd. |
36.2
High
|
357 out of 574 |
| Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd. |
36.2
High
|
358 out of 574 |
| PT Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Tbk |
42.6
Severe
|
481 out of 574 |
| New Hope Liuhe Co., Ltd. |
54.5
Severe
|
572 out of 574 |
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