Syensqo NV
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: Belgium
Identifier: BRU:SYENS
Syensqo is a spinoff of Solvay, a Belgium-based producer of essential and specialty chemicals, founded in 1863. The demerger was undertaken in 2022 and encompasses Solvay's specialty chemicals and materials business units. Syensqo is a leading manufacturer of high-performance materials and specialty surfactants that operates through two main segments. The materials segment (60% of sales) includes specialty polymers and composite materials mainly for applications in autos, aerospace, and electronics. Consumer and resources (40% of sales) include Novecare, technology solutions, aroma performance, and oil and gas, and serves consumer goods end markets. Geographical exposure is well balanced with North America and the Asia-Pacific each contributing around 40% of sales and the rest from Europe.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 248 out of 585
Universe
Global Universe 10004 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
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18.5
Low
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22 out of 585 |
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23.4
Medium
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102 out of 585 |
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23.8
Medium
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109 out of 585 |
| Syensqo NV |
29.1
Medium
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248 out of 585 |
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29.7
Medium
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260 out of 585 |
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