Kurita Water Industries' principal activities are the manufacture of water treatment equipment. The Japanese Group operates in the following two business segments: Water Treatment Chemicals Division and Water Treatment Facilities Division.

Strengths:

oekom research's rating system classifies this company as a Potential. A prerequisite for recognition as a Potential is that a significant proportion of turnover be earned from sustainable products and services, in this case in the area of water treatment.

Weaknesses:

Since potentials are generally small and medium-sized companies, their management structures for social and environmental issues are often less well developed.

Kurita is one of the world’s largest suppliers of products and services in the field of water treatment. The company has implemented a group-wide environmental management system. Following a breach of competition rules, the company has implemented comprehensive measures in the areas of corporate governance and business ethics.