Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: Japan
Identifier: TKS:4114
Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, catalysts, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells polymers for concrete mixtures, acrylates used in detergents, and resins for paints and processed adhesive products. The basic chemicals segment sells ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol used in polyester fibers and plastic beverage containers. The environment and catalysts segment sells catalysts used for automotive products and lithium-ion battery production. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 257 out of 609
Universe
Global Universe 11025 out of 16216
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
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Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. |
29.2
Medium
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257 out of 609 |
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31.3
High
|
321 out of 609 |
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36.6
High
|
481 out of 609 |
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40.8
Severe
|
554 out of 609 |
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41.2
Severe
|
556 out of 609 |
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Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.'s Exposure is High
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Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong