Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Industry Group: Banks
Country/Region: Australia
Identifier: ASX:CBA
Commonwealth Bank is Australia's largest bank with operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Its core business is the provision of retail, business, and institutional banking services. The bank has emphasised its focus on banking in recent years with a numbers of asset divestments in wealth management and insurance.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Banks 335 out of 1072
Universe
Global Universe 6274 out of 15120
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Bank of Canada |
18.3
Low
|
156 out of 1072 |
| The Toronto-Dominion Bank |
20.3
Medium
|
203 out of 1072 |
| HSBC Holdings PLC |
21.7
Medium
|
233 out of 1072 |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia |
25.2
Medium
|
335 out of 1072 |
| HDFC Bank Ltd |
31.4
High
|
590 out of 1072 |
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Commonwealth Bank of Australia's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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