NEXON Co., Ltd.
Industry Group: Software & Services
Country/Region: Japan
Identifier: TKS:3659
Nexon Co., Ltd. is a South Korean online game developer and publisher, founded in 1994 in Korea by Kim Jung-ju. In 2005, the company moved its headquarters to Tokyo, Japan, and has operations in Korea, US, Taiwan, Thailand. The company’s most notable franchises are "MapleStory," "Dungeon&Fighter," “Sudden Attack,” and “KartRider”. Nexon is also the publisher for EA’s FC Online game franchise in Korea and Japan since 2013. Nexon acquired an independent game developer – Embark Studios AB, located in Stockholm, Sweden in 2019.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Software & Services 260 out of 950
Universe
Global Universe 3223 out of 14946
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Industry Comparison
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|---|---|---|
| Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc. |
15.8
Low
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110 out of 950 |
| KRAFTON, Inc |
18
Low
|
230 out of 950 |
| NEXON Co., Ltd. |
18.3
Low
|
260 out of 950 |
| KONAMI Group Corp. |
19.1
Low
|
305 out of 950 |
| Capcom Co., Ltd. |
19.1
Low
|
311 out of 950 |
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