LG Chem Ltd.
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: South Korea
Identifier: KRX:051910
LG Chem Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, electronics, and energy storage products. The company operates in three major segments: Basic Materials & Chemicals, IT & Electronic Materials, and Energy Solutions. The Basic Materials & Chemicals segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastics including naphtha, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), engineered plastics, and polyolefin, as well as rubber-based products. The IT & Electronic Materials segment sells a range of products that includes optical and circuit board materials. The Energy Solutions segment sells mobile and automotive batteries and energy storage systems. LG Corporation is the company's largest shareholder, owning around one third of outstanding shares. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 57 out of 584
Universe
Global Universe 5243 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dow, Inc. |
19.6
Low
|
36 out of 584 |
| LyondellBasell Industries NV |
19.7
Low
|
40 out of 584 |
| LG Chem Ltd. |
21.3
Medium
|
57 out of 584 |
| Westlake Corp. |
28.2
Medium
|
217 out of 584 |
| Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group Co., Ltd. |
31.8
High
|
320 out of 584 |
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