The Walt Disney Co.
Industry Group: Media
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NYS:DIS
Disney operates in three global business segments: entertainment, sports, and experiences. Entertainment and experiences both benefit from franchises and characters the firm has created over the course of a century. Entertainment includes the ABC broadcast network, several cable television networks, and the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. Within the segment, Disney also engages in movie and television production and distribution, with content licensed to movie theaters, other content providers, or, increasingly, kept in-house for use on Disney’s own streaming platform and television networks. The sports segment houses ESPN and the ESPN+ streaming service. Experiences contains Disney’s theme parks and vacation destinations, and also benefits from merchandise licensing.
Full time employees: 173,250
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Media 115 out of 304
Last Full Update: Jun 14, 2023
Last Update: Jul 21, 2023
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| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Music Group NV | 12.4 Low | 31 out of 304 |
| Bolloré SE | 12.5 Low | 34 out of 304 |
| The Walt Disney Co. | 15.7 Low | 115 out of 304 |
| Netflix, Inc. | 16.3 Low | 138 out of 304 |
| Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. | 21.3 Medium | 275 out of 304 |
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