Niterra Co., Ltd.
Industry Group: Auto Components
Country/Region: Japan
Identifier: TKS:5334
Niterra Co Ltd is a producer of spark plugs for internal combustion engines in the automotive industry and various ceramic products and tools. Under its two brands NGK Spark Plugs and NTK Technical Ceramics, the company produces spark plugs, glow plugs, sensors, semiconductor packages, cutting tools, medical products, and fine ceramics. NGK's largest end markets are Asia including Japan, North America, and Europe. The company produces in Japan and Brazil, while subsidiaries across the globe assemble and sell parts in their respective regions. The automotive components division generates the lion's share of sales for NGK Spark Plug.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Auto Components 132 out of 250
Universe
Global Universe 4562 out of 16006
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Industry Comparison
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Lear Corp. |
11.6
Low
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21 out of 250 |
Exide Industries Ltd. |
14.3
Low
|
51 out of 250 |
Niterra Co., Ltd. |
19.6
Low
|
132 out of 250 |
Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. |
26.4
Medium
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237 out of 250 |
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31.3
High
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250 out of 250 |
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Niterra Co., Ltd.'s Exposure is Medium
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Niterra Co., Ltd.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Average
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Niterra Co., Ltd.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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