Solvay SA
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: Belgium
Identifier: BRU:SOLB
Solvay SA is a Belgium-based producer of chemicals, plastics, and composites. Their five major businesses include soda ash, peroxides, silica, rare earths, and fluorine. The company has a top-three market position for nearly all of its products. Key business segments include Basic Chemicals, Performance Chemicals, and Corporate. High-value products include aerospace composites and specialty polymers while traditional chemical products include soda ash and hydrogen peroxide. Geographical exposure is relatively balanced, with Europe, North America, and Asia each contributing a third of sales.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 54 out of 606
Universe
Global Universe 5287 out of 16006
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
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Solvay SA |
20.8
Medium
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54 out of 606 |
Kemira Oyj |
22.5
Medium
|
82 out of 606 |
Incitec Pivot Ltd. |
24.8
Medium
|
142 out of 606 |
BASF India Ltd. |
24.9
Medium
|
150 out of 606 |
Godrej Industries Ltd. |
33.9
High
|
396 out of 606 |
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Solvay SA's Exposure is Medium
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Solvay SA's Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Top Material ESG Issues for Solvay SA
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Solvay SA's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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