Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: Japan
Identifier: TKS:4203
Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd manufactures and sells plastics and chemical-based products. The firm's three segments are based on product type. The high-performance plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells phenolic molding compounds and phenolic resins used to make the interiors of aerospace and automotive vehicles. The quality-of-life segment sells medical-device products including endoscopic, surgery, drainage, and circulation devices. The semiconductor materials segment sells epoxy resin molding compounds and liquid resins used for semiconductor encapsulation in smartphones and other consumer electronic devices. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 184 out of 585
Universe
Global Universe 8714 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lanxess AG |
21.9
Medium
|
69 out of 585 |
| Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. |
27
Medium
|
184 out of 585 |
| Vinati Organics Ltd. |
28.3
Medium
|
222 out of 585 |
| Sinochem International Corp. |
35.1
High
|
418 out of 585 |
| L&F Co., Ltd. |
39.7
High
|
520 out of 585 |
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