Stepan Co.
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:SCL
Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The surfactants segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cleaning agents used in detergents, shampoos, body wash, fabric softeners, toothpastes, and other personal-care products. Surfactants are chemical agents that affect the interaction between two surfaces. The polymers segment sells polyurethane used to manufacture rigid foam for thermal insulation, as well as phthalic anhydride used to make plastic components for the construction, automotive, and boating industries. The specialty products segment sells chemicals used in food and flavoring. Majority of Stepan's revenue comes from the United States.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 242 out of 584
Universe
Global Universe 10079 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Borregaard ASA |
18.4
Low
|
23 out of 584 |
| Ingevity Corp. |
22.9
Medium
|
91 out of 584 |
| Stepan Co. |
29
Medium
|
242 out of 584 |
| Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co., Ltd. |
35.9
High
|
441 out of 584 |
| Taiyo Holdings Co., Ltd. |
39.2
High
|
512 out of 584 |
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