WK Kellogg Co.
Industry Group: Food Products
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:KLG
WK Kellogg is the second-largest cereal manufacturer in North America. Its cereal brands include Special K, Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, Froot Loops, Frosted Mini-Wheats, Kashi, Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, Apple Jacks, and Bear Naked. The company was spun off from the former Kellogg business, now known as Kellanova, where the former firm’s global snacks portfolio and international cereal brands are now housed. WK Kellogg, which began trading independently in October 2023, generates the bulk of its sales (about 88% of its fiscal 2023 base) from the US.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Food Products 430 out of 574
Universe
Global Universe 13778 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Morinaga & Co., Ltd. |
23.4
Medium
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63 out of 574 |
| Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. |
23.5
Medium
|
64 out of 574 |
| Nongshim Co., Ltd. |
37.2
High
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388 out of 574 |
| WK Kellogg Co. |
39.3
High
|
430 out of 574 |
| Bright Dairy & Food Co., Ltd. |
47.9
Severe
|
552 out of 574 |
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