Victrex Plc
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Identifier: LON:VCT
Victrex PLC 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. Its sales are generated in Europe, with Asia and the Americas contributing. 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 152 out of 584
Universe
Global Universe 7870 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Victrex Plc |
25.4
Medium
|
152 out of 584 |
| Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. |
32.3
High
|
338 out of 584 |
| T. Hasegawa Co., Ltd. |
35
High
|
417 out of 584 |
| Huabao International Holdings Ltd. |
36.4
High
|
454 out of 584 |
| Valhi, Inc. |
44.8
Severe
|
558 out of 584 |
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