LG Electronics, Inc.
Industry Group: Consumer Durables
Country/Region: South Korea
Identifier: KRX:066570
LG Electronics Inc is a South Korea-based company that produces a broad range of electronic products. Its businesses are the home entertainment segment, which produces and sells TVs and digital media products; the mobile communications segment, which produces and sells mobile communications equipment; the home appliance and air solutions segment, which produces and sells washing machines, refrigerators, and other products; the vehicle components segment, which designs and produces vehicle parts; the business solutions segment, which manufactures and sells PCs, solar panels, and other products; and Innotek, which sells substrates, sensors, and other items. The company generates the majority of total revenue from the home entertainment and home appliance and air solutions segments.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Consumer Durables 132 out of 210
Universe
Global Universe 4745 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| LG Electronics, Inc. |
20.5
Medium
|
132 out of 210 |
| Garmin Ltd. |
21
Medium
|
138 out of 210 |
| APi Group Corp. |
24
Medium
|
162 out of 210 |
| GoerTek Inc. |
26.5
Medium
|
182 out of 210 |
| TCL Technology Group Corp. |
29.2
Medium
|
198 out of 210 |
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