Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:APD
Since its founding in 1940, Air Products has become one of the leading industrial gas suppliers globally, with operations in 50 countries and 19,000 employees. The company is the largest supplier of hydrogen and helium in the world. It has a unique portfolio serving customers in a number of industries, including chemicals, energy, healthcare, metals, and electronics. Air Products generated $12.1 billion in revenue in fiscal 2024.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 8 out of 585
Universe
Global Universe 1650 out of 15100
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13.2
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14.8
Low
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Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.'s Exposure is Medium
Management
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Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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