Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.
Industry Group: Telecommunication Services
Country/Region: Taiwan
Identifier: TAI:2412
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd is Taiwan's largest integrated telecom operator, providing fixed-line, wireless, and Internet and data services. The company enjoys a dominant position in all three segments. It has a market share of 35% in mobile, 85% in broadband, and greater than 95% in the fixed-line segment as measured by the number of local fixed-line subscribers. Chunghwa Telecom was privatized in 2005, with the government retaining 36.3% of the firm's ordinary shares.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Telecommunication Services 14 out of 216
Universe
Global Universe 2248 out of 14448
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Industry Comparison
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15.7
Low
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8 out of 216 |
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17.1
Low
|
12 out of 216 |
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. |
17.2
Low
|
14 out of 216 |
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18.2
Low
|
20 out of 216 |
Telstra Corp. Ltd. |
23.8
Medium
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Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.'s Exposure is Medium
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Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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