Philip Morris International, Inc.
Industry Group: Food Products
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:PM
Philip Morris International is an international tobacco company with a product portfolio primarily consisting of cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heat-not-burn, vapor and oral nicotine products, which are sold in markets outside the United States. The company diversified away from nicotine products with the acquisition of Vectura, a provider of innovative inhaled drug delivery solutions, in 2021. The firm has six geographical segments: the European Union; Eastern Europe; Middle East and Africa; South and Southeast Asia; East Asia and Australia; and Americas.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Food Products 52 out of 575
Universe
Global Universe 5625 out of 14443
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
Philip Morris International, Inc. |
23.9
Medium
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52 out of 575 |
Altria Group, Inc. |
24
Medium
|
53 out of 575 |
British American Tobacco plc |
26.5
Medium
|
87 out of 575 |
Japan Tobacco, Inc. |
26.9
Medium
|
92 out of 575 |
ITC Ltd. |
27.9
Medium
|
110 out of 575 |
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Philip Morris International, Inc.'s Exposure is Medium
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Philip Morris International, Inc.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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