Paint products manufacturer
One of the world's largest paint manufacturers. Acquired Australia's largest paint company DuluxGroup in 2019.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Apr 2025)
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Nippon Paint Holdings Co Ltd
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CDP Water Security score of A-
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of A-.
Source: CDP
(2023)
CDP Climate Change score of B
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of B.
Source: CDP
(2023)
8.4% in Nature Benchmark
The Nature Benchmark ranks 816 companies across 20 industries on their efforts to protect our environment and its biodiversity. Companies were assessed in three phases between 2022 and 2024 using three measurement areas: governance and strategy; social inclusion and community impact; and ecosystems and biodiversity. This company was assessed in 2022 and is ranked #569/816, with a total score of 8.4/100.
11.18% for supply chain practices in China
The Green Supply Chain Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI) evaluates consumer-facing companies that have a sizeable supply chain in China. The evaluation uses government supervision data and public information to assess the environmental management of their supply chains in China. This company received a score of 11.18/100 (retrieved 24 Nov 2023).
Source: IPE
(2023)
4/20 in Social Benchmark
The 2024 Social Benchmark assesses the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company was assessed in 2022 and received a score of 4/20. The average score was an alarmingly low 4.6/20 and the highest score was 15.5/20.
13% in Gender Benchmark
In 2023 and 2024, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 2,000 companies on their efforts to drive gender equality and women's empowerment across their entire value chain. Companies are assessed on governance and strategy, representation, compensation and benefits, health and well-being, and violence and harassment. This company scored 13 out of 100. The average score was 15.3 and the highest score was 51.
High ESG Risk
Sustainalytics, a top ESG research firm, evaluates environmental, social, and governance risks for over 16,000 companies. Its ESG Risk Rating reflects how much risk a company faces in its industry and how well it manages those risks. The final score includes both unmanaged and unmanageable risks, and companies are rated on a scale from negligible (0-10) to severe (40+). This company received an ESG Risk Rating of 34, placing it in the "high risk" category (retrieved April 2025).
Source: Sustainalytics
(2025)
CSR claims
This company has Corporate Social Responsibility claims on its website.
Source: company website
(2020)
Company Details
Type:
Public company
Revenue:
5.7 billion USD
(2018)
Employees:
16,498
(2016)
Subsidiaries:
DuluxGroup Ltd
Paint manufacturer
Australia's largest paint manufacturer. Formerly a part of Orica, DuluxGroup was spun off as an independent company in 2010, and acquired by Nippon Paint in 2019. Products include paint and coatings, home improvements, garden care, construction products and equipment, roller doors, cabinets and window products.
Yates Pty Ltd
Garden care products
In 2010 Orica spun off it's consumer products division, creating the new company, DuluxGroup, which was bought by Nippon Paint in 2019. Yates is a division of DuluxGroup.
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DuluxGroup
Aquasol
Garden Care
Blitzem
Pest Control
Blitzem
Garden Care
Bloom
Garden Care
Cerapol
Kitchen & Oven Cleaners
Hillmark
Kitchen & Oven Cleaners
Hortico
Garden Care
Instant-Gro
Garden Care
Pestoil
Garden Care
Ratsak
Pest Control
Selleys
BBQ Needs
Selleys
Scourers, Sponges & Wipes
Selleys
Bathroom Cleaners
Selleys
Kitchen & Oven Cleaners
Selleys Sugar Soap
Multi-Purpose Cleaners
Talon
Pest Control
Tarzan's Grip
Stationery
Tarzan's Grip
Adhesives
Yates
Garden Care
Confidor
Garden Care
Powerfeed
Garden Care
Seasol
Garden Care