Volkswagen AG
Industry Group: Automobiles
Country/Region: Germany
Identifier: ETR:VOW3
Volkswagen is the second-largest automotive original equipment manufacturer by vehicle sales globally, selling 9.4 million vehicles in 2023. 80% of group revenue is generated by its four vehicle segments—core (Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda, and VW commercial), progressive (Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley), sports luxury (Porsche), and Traton commercial vehicles (Traton, Scania, Navistar, MAN, and VW truck and bus). It also has a vehicle software business (Cariad), batteries, and power engineering production and financial services.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Automobiles 30 out of 90
Universe
Global Universe 6340 out of 16049
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
Mercedes-Benz Group AG |
17
Low
|
17 out of 90 |
Volkswagen AG |
22.4
Medium
|
30 out of 90 |
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG |
22.9
Medium
|
32 out of 90 |
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. |
27.4
Medium
|
65 out of 90 |
General Motors Co. |
28.3
Medium
|
69 out of 90 |
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Volkswagen AG's Exposure is Medium
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Volkswagen AG's Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Volkswagen AG's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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