Valhi, Inc.
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:VHI
Valhi Inc is a holding company that provides chemicals, security products, waste management systems, and real estate development and management through its subsidiaries. It operates its business in three segments, which are Chemicals, Component Products, and Real Estate Management and Development. The company derives maximum revenue from the Chemicals segment. Chemicals Segment is a producer and marketer of value-added titanium dioxide pigments (TiO2). TiO2 is used to impart whiteness, brightness, opacity, and durability to a wide variety of products, including paints, plastics, paper, fibers, and ceramics. Geographically the company operates in the United States, Germany, Canada, Norway, and Belgium, where the majority of revenue comes from the United States.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 558 out of 584
Universe
Global Universe 14441 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
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|---|---|---|
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25.4
Medium
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152 out of 584 |
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35
High
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417 out of 584 |
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35.5
High
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High
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| Valhi, Inc. |
44.8
Severe
|
558 out of 584 |
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