SUMCO Corp.
Industry Group: Semiconductors
Country/Region: Japan
Identifier: TKS:3436
Founded in 1999 as a joint venture between Nippon Steel and two Mitsubishi entities, Sumco is the world’s second-largest semiconductor-grade silicon wafer manufacturer, with 24% market share in 2023. Sumco is headquartered in Tokyo and operates seven production sites across Japan. It also maintains sales and support offices in Taiwan, the U.S., the U.K., Indonesia, and Singapore. Sumco sells to most semiconductor manufacturers like TSMC, Intel, Samsung and Micron. The firm employs over 9,000 people.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Semiconductors 240 out of 374
Universe
Global Universe 11239 out of 16216
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Industry Comparison
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Asmedia Technology Inc. |
16
Low
|
29 out of 374 |
Trina Solar Co., Ltd. |
26.2
Medium
|
205 out of 374 |
SUMCO Corp. |
29.6
Medium
|
240 out of 374 |
JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. |
30.4
High
|
248 out of 374 |
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32.7
High
|
274 out of 374 |
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Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues. Our exposure score takes into consideration subindustry and company-specific factors such as its business model.
SUMCO Corp.'s Exposure is Medium
Management
Management refers to how well a company is managing its relevant ESG issues. Our management score assesses the robustness of a company's ESG programs, practices and policies.
SUMCO Corp.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Average
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Top Material ESG Issues for SUMCO Corp.
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted SUMCO Corp.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
Highest Controversy Level
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