Volkswagen AG
Industry Group: Automobiles
Country/Region: Germany
Identifier: ETR:VOW3
Volkswagen is one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers. Automotive brands include Volkswagen passenger cars, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche, SEAT, and Skoda. Commercial vehicle brands include MAN, Navistar, Scania, and Volkswagen. The company's financial services group provides dealer financing to support floor plans, consumer financing for vehicle purchases, vehicle leasing, banking, and other financial services. In 2022, Europe was Volkswagen's largest light vehicle market at 41% of total volume, followed by China at 37%, and rest of world at 22%.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Automobiles 47 out of 91
Universe
Global Universe 8037 out of 15518
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Group AG |
20.9
Medium
|
24 out of 91 |
| Ford Motor Co. |
22.3
Medium
|
32 out of 91 |
| Ferrari NV |
24.8
Medium
|
42 out of 91 |
| Volkswagen AG |
26
Medium
|
47 out of 91 |
| Bayerische Motoren Werke AG |
27.4
Medium
|
61 out of 91 |
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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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