Victrex Plc
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Identifier: LON:VCT
Victrex is a British specialty chemicals company whose business is based predominantly on manufacturing and creating solutions using polyetheretherketone, or PEEK, an ultra-high-performance lightweight plastic. Around 40% of sales are generated in Europe, with Asia and the Americas contributing 30% each. The business has two segments. The industrial segment targets transportation, energy, electronics, and manufacturing, while the medical segment provides healthcare solutions for the implantable device markets.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 161 out of 609
Universe
Global Universe 8531 out of 16216
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
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Elkem ASA |
23.2
Medium
|
101 out of 609 |
Victrex Plc |
25.4
Medium
|
161 out of 609 |
Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd. |
28.6
Medium
|
238 out of 609 |
Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd. |
31.7
High
|
332 out of 609 |
Tokuyama Corp. |
37.2
High
|
497 out of 609 |
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Victrex Plc's Exposure is Medium
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Victrex Plc's Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Victrex Plc's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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