SVB Financial Group
Industry Group: Banks
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:SIVB
SVB Financial Group provides loans and ancillary financial services to startups, private equity, and venture capital firms. The bank has four segments: Silicon Valley Bank, SVB Private, SVB Capital, and SVB Securities. In addition to providing loans to venture-capital-backed startups, the company invests in private equity and venture capital funds of funds. The bank operates throughout the United States and maintains offices in Canada, the United Kingdom, Israel, China, India, Germany, Denmark, and Ireland.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Banks 929 out of 992
Universe
Global Universe 13092 out of 15359
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank |
21
Medium
|
244 out of 992 |
| Standard Bank Group Ltd. |
23.4
Medium
|
316 out of 992 |
| Public Bank Bhd. |
26.8
Medium
|
456 out of 992 |
| SVB Financial Group |
36.4
High
|
929 out of 992 |
| The Saudi British Bank |
36.5
High
|
931 out of 992 |
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted SVB Financial Group's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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