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 647
Universe
Global Universe 1051 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Utilities Group Plc |
9.5
Negligible
|
8 out of 647 |
| Severn Trent Plc |
13.1
Low
|
19 out of 647 |
| American Water Works Co., Inc. |
19.1
Low
|
87 out of 647 |
| Guangdong Investment Ltd. |
25.4
Medium
|
211 out of 647 |
| Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP |
34.3
High
|
412 out of 647 |
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