Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd.
Industry Group: Technology Hardware
Country/Region: Japan
Identifier: TKS:6976
Taiyo Yuden produces passive components for electronic devices. Passive components are used to enable wireless communication, store electricity, handle electric flow, remove electromagnetic noise from circuits, and so on. Passive components are imperative for electronic circuits—for instance, one high-end smartphone contains more than 1,000 passive components. Taiyo Yuden is the global third multilayer ceramic capacitor player, with a low-teens market share.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Technology Hardware 256 out of 627
Universe
Global Universe 2682 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd. |
17.1
Low
|
256 out of 627 |
| Knowles Corp. |
17.6
Low
|
281 out of 627 |
| Beijing Zhong Ke San Huan High-Tech Co., Ltd. |
24.3
Medium
|
496 out of 627 |
| Zhuzhou Hongda Electronics Corp., Ltd. |
24.5
Medium
|
505 out of 627 |
| Advanced Fiber Resources Zhuhai Ltd. |
25.7
Medium
|
550 out of 627 |
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