VeriSign, Inc.
Industry Group: Software & Services
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:VRSN
Verisign is the sole authorized registry for several generic top-level domains, including the widely utilized .com and .net top-level domains. The company operates critical internet infrastructure to support the domain name system, including operating two of the world’s 13 root servers that are used to route internet traffic. In 2018, the firm sold off its Security Services business, signalling a renewed focus on the core registry business.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Software & Services 413 out of 962
Universe
Global Universe 5000 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
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13.3
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15
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VeriSign, Inc. |
20.9
Medium
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413 out of 962 |
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32.2
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VeriSign, Inc.'s Exposure is Low
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VeriSign, Inc.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Average
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted VeriSign, Inc.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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