Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: South Korea
Identifier: KRX:011780
Kumho Petro Chemical Ltd is a manufacturer of synthetic rubbers, and does business in synthetic resins, specialty chemicals, electronic materials, nanocarbon, energy, and building materials. The synthetic rubber business constitutes the largest portion of the company's revenue, and its products are applied to tires, shoes, auto parts, and other industrial applications. Kumho's main customers, under the rubber segment, are global tire manufacturers. Second to the rubber business in revenue, the synthetic resins business manufactures products used in auto parts, home appliances, beverage containers, and a host of other products. The company's revenue is largely derived from international exports, but the remainder of sales are executed in Korea.
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Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 24 out of 585
Universe
Global Universe 3553 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Orbia Advance Corp. SAB de CV |
17.9
Low
|
17 out of 585 |
| Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. |
18.7
Low
|
24 out of 585 |
| Batu Kawan Bhd. |
27.3
Medium
|
190 out of 585 |
| Guizhou Chanhen Chemical Corp. |
32.9
High
|
348 out of 585 |
| CNSIG Inner Mongolia Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. |
34
High
|
384 out of 585 |
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