Severn Trent Plc
Industry Group: Utilities
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Identifier: LON:SVT
Severn Trent PLC is a United Kingdom-based water utilities company. The company mainly operates in the U.K., but also in the United States and other countries in Europe. The company derives the majority of its revenue from its regulated water and wastewater segment, which supplies water and conducts sewage and environmental services. The company also operates a business services segment that is involved with renewable energy operations. The company provides contract services to industrial and municipal clients to develop water treatment facilities and networks. The firm generates its renewable energy by using hydropower, wind power, and solar power.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Utilities 19 out of 648
Universe
Global Universe 1013 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
United Utilities Group Plc |
9.5
Negligible
|
8 out of 648 |
Severn Trent Plc |
13.1
Low
|
19 out of 648 |
American Water Works Co., Inc. |
19.1
Low
|
88 out of 648 |
Guangdong Investment Ltd. |
25.4
Medium
|
212 out of 648 |
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP |
34.3
High
|
407 out of 648 |
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Severn Trent Plc's Exposure is Medium
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Severn Trent Plc's Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Severn Trent Plc's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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