Wells Fargo & Co.
Industry Group: Banks
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:WFC
Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company is split into four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the U.S.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Banks 709 out of 975
Universe
Global Universe 10467 out of 14448
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Corp. |
26.8
Medium
|
423 out of 975 |
| Agricultural Bank of China |
29.5
Medium
|
562 out of 975 |
| China Construction Bank Corp. |
31
High
|
626 out of 975 |
| Wells Fargo & Co. |
32.8
High
|
709 out of 975 |
| Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. |
36
High
|
845 out of 975 |
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Wells Fargo & Co.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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