Upbound Group, Inc.
Industry Group: Retailing
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:UPBD
Upbound Group Inc is an omnichannel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. It has four operating segments; The Rent-A-Center Business segment operates lease-to-own stores, the Acima segment offers the lease-to-own transaction to consumers who do not qualify for financing from the traditional retailer, and also offers the lease-to-own transaction through virtual offering solutions across e-commerce, digital, and mobile channels, Mexico segment offers lease-to-own stores in Mexico. The franchising segment offers the sale of rental merchandise to its franchisees. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Acima segment.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Retailing 221 out of 469
Universe
Global Universe 3275 out of 15120
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| CECONOMY AG |
13.3
Low
|
69 out of 469 |
| Upbound Group, Inc. |
18.3
Low
|
221 out of 469 |
| Com7 Public Co. Ltd. |
19.5
Low
|
263 out of 469 |
| Bic Camera, Inc. |
19.6
Low
|
267 out of 469 |
| United Electronics Co. |
22.5
Medium
|
364 out of 469 |
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