Agricultural Bank of China Ltd.
Industry Group: Banks
Country/Region: China
Identifier: HKG:1288
As one of the big four banks, ABC is headquartered in Beijing. The bank evolved from a state-owned specialized bank to a state-controlled commercial bank. It listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai Stock Exchanges in 2010. ABC operates more than 20,000-branch network in China, providing corporate and retail banking products and services, and carries out treasury operations for its own accounts or for its customers. Shareholders Central Huijin, China's state-owned investment company, and the Ministry of Finance own 40% and 35%, respectively. Corporate banking, retail banking, and wholesale banking accounted for 37%, 44%, and 12% of total revenue in 2021, respectively. Rural banking and urban banking contributed 41% and 59% of total revenue in 2021.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Banks 689 out of 1001
Universe
Global Universe 10342 out of 15518
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
Bank of America Corp. |
28.4
Medium
|
588 out of 1001 |
China Construction Bank Corp. |
29.2
Medium
|
662 out of 1001 |
Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. |
29.7
Medium
|
689 out of 1001 |
Wells Fargo & Co. |
31.9
High
|
818 out of 1001 |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. |
32.1
High
|
833 out of 1001 |
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Exposure
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Agricultural Bank of China Ltd.'s Exposure is Medium
Management
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Agricultural Bank of China Ltd.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Average
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Agricultural Bank of China Ltd.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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