SunOpta, Inc.
Industry Group: Food Products
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:STKL
SunOpta Inc is a Canadian company that focuses on a healthy product portfolio. The company is a manufacturer for natural and private label brands and also produces its own propriety brands, including SOWN, Dream and West Life. The core of its product portfolio is a range of plant-based beverages, including oat, almond, soy, coconut and rice milks and creamers, which have a favorable climate profile relative to traditional dairy milks in terms of lower carbon emissions and water usage. Their plant-based offerings include non-genetically modified, organic, and gluten-free products. The consumer products portfolio also includes protein shakes, teas, broths, and fruit snacks. Geographically, the company operates in U.S, Canada and Others, out of which it derives maximum revenue from U.S.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Food Products 307 out of 544
Universe
Global Universe 11916 out of 14652
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. |
29.5
Medium
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184 out of 544 |
| Rogers Sugar, Inc. |
33.6
High
|
282 out of 544 |
| SunOpta, Inc. |
34.7
High
|
307 out of 544 |
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36.8
High
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359 out of 544 |
| Starzen Co., Ltd. |
39.9
High
|
427 out of 544 |
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