Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:SMG
Scotts Miracle-Gro is the largest purveyor of home lawn and gardening products in the us. The business consists of three reporting segments: us consumer, Hawthorne, and other. The us consumer segment consists of a broad range of lawncare products, including grass seed, fertilizer, and lawn-related weed, animal, and disease control. us consumer typically generates the vast majority of companywide revenue and profits. Hawthorne sells indoor gardening and hydroponic equipment, particularly to the cannabis growing industry, while the other segment primarily consists of lawn and gardening products sold in Canada. Its lawncare and gardening products are well-recognized brands in the us, including Scotts, Miracle-Gro, Roundup, Ortho, and Tomcat.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 478 out of 585
Universe
Global Universe 13400 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| UPL Ltd. |
19.2
Low
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30 out of 585 |
| Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd. |
28.5
Medium
|
229 out of 585 |
| Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. |
37.3
High
|
478 out of 585 |
| Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co., Ltd. |
40.6
Severe
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525 out of 585 |
| Sichuan Development Lomon Co., Ltd. |
48.1
Severe
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569 out of 585 |
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