The Kraft Heinz Co.
Industry Group: Food Products
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:KHC
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create the third-largest food and beverage manufacturer in North America behind PepsiCo and Nestle and the fifth-largest player in the world. Beyond its namesake brands, the combined firm's portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. Outside North America, the firm's global reach counts a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets that drives 20%-25% of its consolidated sales base, as its products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Food Products 294 out of 613
Universe
Global Universe 12510 out of 15517
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Danone SA |
19.5
Low
|
17 out of 613 |
| General Mills, Inc. |
21.1
Medium
|
28 out of 613 |
| The Hershey Co. |
26
Medium
|
100 out of 613 |
| The Kraft Heinz Co. |
34.1
High
|
294 out of 613 |
| Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co., Ltd. |
41.9
Severe
|
484 out of 613 |
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