Georg Fischer AG
Industry Group: Machinery
Country/Region: Switzerland
Identifier: SWX:GF
Georg Fischer AG provides transportation for liquids and gases, lightweight casting components in vehicles, and high-precision manufacturing technologies. It supplies plastic and metal piping systems, valves and fittings, electrical discharge machines, and other additive manufacturing solutions. The company is one of the world's leading providers for the tool and mold-making industry and services customers in utilities, automotive, aerospace, water and gas, and other industrial markets. Revenue is divided among three divisions: piping systems, casting solutions, and machining solutions. The firm has global distribution resources with various sales and representative offices. Approximately half of total revenue derives from Europe, with Germany being an important region for the company.
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Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Machinery 91 out of 511
Universe
Global Universe 6523 out of 14667
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kurita Water Industries Ltd. |
24.8
Medium
|
87 out of 511 |
| Georg Fischer AG |
25.2
Medium
|
91 out of 511 |
| NGK Insulators, Ltd. |
25.8
Medium
|
100 out of 511 |
| HOSHIZAKI Corp. |
30
Medium
|
175 out of 511 |
| Han's Laser Technology Industry Group Co., Ltd. |
42.7
Severe
|
478 out of 511 |
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