MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc
Industry Group: Traders & Distributors
Country/Region: United States
Identifier: NYS:MSM
MSC Industrial Direct is one of the largest industrial distributors with a focus on metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations products and services. The company offers 1.9 million products through its distribution network which has 11 fulfillment centers. Although MSC has a presence in Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom, it primarily operates in the United States. In fiscal 2021, 94% of the firm’s $3.2 billion of sales was generated in the U.S.
ESG Risk Rating
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Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Traders & Distributors 12 out of 181
Universe
Global Universe 2563 out of 14731
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
Finning International Inc. |
15.9
Low
|
8 out of 181 |
MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc |
17.9
Low
|
12 out of 181 |
Univar Solutions, Inc. |
18.6
Low
|
14 out of 181 |
Addtech AB |
20.8
Medium
|
29 out of 181 |
Air Lease Corp |
21.3
Medium
|
37 out of 181 |
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MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc's Exposure is Low
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MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc's Management of ESG Material Risk is Average
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