NetEase, Inc.
Industry Group: Software & Services
Country/Region: China
Identifier: HKG:9999
Founded in the late 1990s as an internet portal, NetEase has transformed into a leading force in the second-largest online game company gaming in China. While its initial success was built upon the massively multiplayer online role-playing game Fantasy Westward Journey, NetEase has expanded its portfolio with captivating franchises that resonate with both domestic and international players. Over the past decade, the company has created titles such as Justice, Identity V, Naraka: Bladepoint, and Eggy Party, all of which maintain significant player bases today. Beyond in-house development, the company also collaborates with likes of Microsoft and Marvel to create and publish games based on renowned IPs, including World of Warcraft, Diablo Immortal, and Marvel Rivals.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Software & Services 120 out of 950
Universe
Global Universe 2074 out of 14946
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Industry Comparison
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15.1
Low
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84 out of 950 |
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16.1
Low
|
117 out of 950 |
NetEase, Inc. |
16.1
Low
|
120 out of 950 |
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18.1
Low
|
243 out of 950 |
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19.2
Low
|
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NetEase, Inc.'s Exposure is Low
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NetEase, Inc.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Average
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