Merck & Co., Inc.
Industry Group: Pharmaceuticals
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:MRK
Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform is growing as a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business, with treatments to prevent pediatric diseases as well as human papillomavirus, or HPV. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, just under half of the company's sales are generated in the United States.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Pharmaceuticals 85 out of 851
Universe
Global Universe 4276 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Novartis AG |
15.6
Low
|
23 out of 851 |
| Merck & Co., Inc. |
20
Low
|
85 out of 851 |
| Johnson & Johnson |
20.1
Medium
|
87 out of 851 |
| Roche Holding AG |
21.8
Medium
|
115 out of 851 |
| AbbVie, Inc. |
26.1
Medium
|
238 out of 851 |
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