Woolworths Group Ltd.
Industry Group: Food Retailers
Country/Region: Australia
Identifier: ASX:WOW
Woolworths is Australia's largest retailer. Operations include supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, and the Big W discount department stores. The Australian food division constitutes the majority of group EBIT, followed by New Zealand supermarkets, while Big W is a minor contributor.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Food Retailers 121 out of 203
Universe
Global Universe 7116 out of 16421
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Industry Comparison
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|---|---|---|
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20.4
Medium
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72 out of 203 |
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21.3
Medium
|
87 out of 203 |
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23
Medium
|
112 out of 203 |
| Woolworths Group Ltd. |
23.5
Medium
|
121 out of 203 |
| George Weston Ltd. |
27.6
Medium
|
181 out of 203 |
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Highest Controversy level that has impacted Woolworths Group Ltd.'s ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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