Kumho Petrochemical (011780.KS)

Overall impact
D (25)

Commentary

Kumho Petrochemical is a below-average overall performer. With a 'D' rating of 25.2 for overall impact (bottom 10% of all companies), Kumho Petrochemical ranks 135th out of 151 industry peers, behind Amyris, Aemetis, Northern Technologies International and 131 others, and ahead of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Inc, Lightwave Logic, WR Grace and 13 others. On top material causes for Kumho Petrochemical's industry (Chemicals), Kumho Petrochemical performs poorly in Sustainable Use of Water (0.0 score), Terrestrial Biodiversity (11.3), Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (0.0) and 7 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score. Kumho Petrochemical did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Company
Founded
1976
Employees
1,571
Sector
Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Sub-industry
Specialty Chemicals
SASB industry
Chemicals
Headquarters
South Korea
Share classes
011780.KS
Description
Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells synthetic rubber and resins, specialty chemicals, nanocarbon, energy, and building materials in South Korea and internationally. The company's synthetic rubber products include high-cis and low-cis polybutadiene rubber, high styrene resin masterbatch, styrene butadiene latex and carboxyl styrene butadiene latex, LEADCAP, acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, ultra high-cis polybutadiene rubber, styrene butadiene rubber, styrene butadiene styrene, solution polymerized styrene butadiene rubber, and STE for use in industrial items, such as golf balls, medical products, footwear, asphalt modifiers, etc. Its synthetic resin products comprise acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, ENERPOR, engineering plastics, expandable polystyrene, GPPS, HIPS, polypropylene glycol, and styrene acrylonitrile for use in general-purpose products, such as automotive parts, electronic components, food containers, building materials, etc. The company also provides specialty chemicals consisting of antioxidants, vulcanization accelerators, and paint additives/diluents used in tires, rubber belts, and shoes; carbon nanotubes; and building materials comprise ABS window systems, PVC window systems, AL window systems, and gold foam insulators. In addition, it operates a cogeneration plant that provides residential, commercial, and industrial users with electricity, steam, and purified water to businesses. Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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