Peabody Energy Corp.
Industry Group: Oil & Gas Producers
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:BTU
Peabody Energy Corp is a producer of metallurgical and thermal coal. It also markets and brokers coal, both as principal and agent, and trades coal and freight-related contracts. The company operates in the following segment: Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal and Corporate and Other. Powder River Basin segment generates the majority of the revenue for the company. A substantial part of its overall revenue is generated from its customers in the United States, and rest from Japan, China, Australia, Taiwan and other regions.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Oil & Gas Producers 188 out of 301
Universe
Global Universe 14788 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope Corp. Ltd. |
40.8
Severe
|
100 out of 301 |
| Peabody Energy Corp. |
49.7
Severe
|
188 out of 301 |
| Shanxi Meijin Energy Co., Ltd. |
50.3
Severe
|
197 out of 301 |
| China Coal Xinji Energy Co., Ltd. |
51.9
Severe
|
220 out of 301 |
| Jizhong Energy Resources Co., Ltd. |
61.5
Severe
|
291 out of 301 |
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