BASF SE
Industry Group: Chemicals
Country/Region: Germany
Identifier: ETR:BAS
Founded in 1865 and based in Germany, BASF is the world’s largest chemical company, with products spanning the full spectrum of commodities to specialties. In addition, the company is a strong player in agricultural crop protection chemicals and emissions control catalysts for cars and trucks. Given its sheer size, BASF has a top-three market position in roughly 70% of its businesses.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Chemicals 121 out of 564
Universe
Global Universe 7712 out of 15622
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Solvay SA |
23.8
Medium
|
87 out of 564 |
| Eastman Chemical Co. |
24.9
Medium
|
117 out of 564 |
| BASF SE |
25.2
Medium
|
121 out of 564 |
| Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp. |
32.6
High
|
325 out of 564 |
| Industries of Qatar Co. |
41.7
Severe
|
509 out of 564 |
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted BASF SE's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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