Standard Chartered Plc
Industry Group: Banks
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Identifier: LON:STAN
Standard Chartered Bank was established in 1853 by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom, with holding company Standard Chartered PLC incorporated in 1969. The bank is domiciled in the United Kingdom and provides banking services across 60 countries, primarily in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the UK. The bulk of the business is in corporate and transaction banking, financial markets, and corporate finance. The bank has strong retail franchises focusing on the affluent segment in Hong Kong, Singapore, and certain countries in Africa. The bank has also launched a ventures division to focus on financial technology, including digital banks in Hong Kong and Singapore, online payment, and digital assets.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Banks 455 out of 1022
Universe
Global Universe 7614 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| KBC Group NV |
12.7
Low
|
72 out of 1022 |
| Banco do Brasil SA |
19.2
Low
|
247 out of 1022 |
| Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB |
22.6
Medium
|
355 out of 1022 |
| Standard Chartered Plc |
25
Medium
|
455 out of 1022 |
| QNB Bank AS |
28
Medium
|
636 out of 1022 |
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Standard Chartered Plc's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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