Compass Minerals International, Inc.
CMPNYSETrackedESG Rated: 1/2 ProvidersMarket Data VerifiedMaterialsDiversified Metals And MiningSustainalytics: 32.3 · High
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- Rated universe Carries an MSCI or Sustainalytics observation.
- ESG profile reviewed
- Last editorial update to this profile.
- Quote
- Last verified closeObservation time is shown beside the price.
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Market overview
Down−USD 0.52 (−2.26%) Day change
The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.
- Open
- USD 23.04
- Previous close
- USD 23.05
- Day high
- USD 23.04
- Day low
- USD 22.52
- Volume
- 198,508
- Market cap
- USD 945,829,056
View Chart Data
| Date and time | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 18.00 | USD 18.43 | USD 17.93 | USD 18.31 | 387,000 | |
| USD 17.33 | USD 17.53 | USD 16.76 | USD 17.02 | 336,400 | |
| USD 19.96 | USD 20.10 | USD 19.42 | USD 19.64 | 404,700 | |
| USD 23.52 | USD 24.53 | USD 23.51 | USD 24.25 | 636,400 | |
| USD 24.80 | USD 25.88 | USD 24.80 | USD 25.14 | 433,600 | |
| USD 22.99 | USD 24.23 | USD 22.95 | USD 23.63 | 387,900 | |
| USD 24.13 | USD 24.38 | USD 23.48 | USD 23.85 | 566,900 | |
| USD 22.22 | USD 22.22 | USD 20.82 | USD 21.50 | 2,770,400 | |
| USD 23.39 | USD 23.52 | USD 22.50 | USD 22.94 | 650,800 | |
| USD 26.01 | USD 27.15 | USD 25.89 | USD 26.95 | 863,200 | |
| USD 25.78 | USD 29.03 | USD 23.61 | USD 28.24 | 1,217,900 | |
| USD 29.15 | USD 30.56 | USD 29.05 | USD 29.84 | 604,100 | |
| USD 32.86 | USD 33.65 | USD 32.12 | USD 33.51 | 1,191,500 | |
| USD 30.12 | USD 30.52 | USD 29.46 | USD 29.81 | 636,400 | |
| USD 27.72 | USD 28.77 | USD 27.59 | USD 28.66 | 562,000 | |
| USD 29.25 | USD 30.01 | USD 28.97 | USD 29.84 | 246,400 | |
| USD 29.67 | USD 29.94 | USD 28.81 | USD 29.77 | 250,000 | |
| USD 27.02 | USD 27.28 | USD 26.07 | USD 26.98 | 475,700 | |
| USD 24.55 | USD 25.00 | USD 24.44 | USD 24.65 | 321,000 | |
| USD 25.19 | USD 25.46 | USD 24.77 | USD 24.80 | 424,100 | |
| USD 22.72 | USD 22.81 | USD 22.41 | USD 22.62 | 301,500 | |
| USD 22.72 | USD 23.12 | USD 22.66 | USD 22.88 | 184,600 | |
| USD 22.24 | USD 22.95 | USD 22.10 | USD 22.93 | 463,500 | |
| USD 23.09 | USD 23.26 | USD 22.80 | USD 23.08 | 188,300 |
Company Profile & Business Model Overview
Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) is a global producer of salt and specialty fertilizers with operations including rock salt mines and salt production facilities in North America and the U.K., and a specialty plant nutrition business producing potash and micronutrients for agriculture. The company serves road safety, water conditioning, and agricultural markets and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (CMP).
Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)
- Operational footprint in essential-minerals markets with diversified production assets (rock salt mines in Ontario, Louisiana and the U.K., and fertilizer facilities) supports supply resilience and long-term resource availability for customers.
- Regular public sustainability reporting: Compass Minerals publishes annual/fiscal sustainability or ESG reports aligned with recognized reporting frameworks, demonstrating transparency on environmental and social performance and targets.
- Products that contribute to public safety and food production (de-icing salts and specialty fertilizers) provide clear societal benefits and position the company within critical infrastructure and agriculture value chains.
Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)
- Environmental impacts from mining and salt production include energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and site-level land and water impacts associated with rock-salt extraction and evaporation operations, requiring active management and mitigation.
- Sustainability ratings indicate elevated ESG risk: third‑party summaries characterize Compass Minerals as carrying notable ESG risk in the diversified metals/chemicals sector, reflecting operational and industry-specific environmental and social exposures
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ESG & Sustainability Rating Breakdown
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Third-party ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.
What is Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?
Compass Minerals International, Inc. (CMP) carries a Sustainalytics ESG Risk Score of 32.3, measuring unmanaged corporate ESG risk on a scale of 0 to 50+.
Is Compass Minerals International, Inc. considered an ESG leader or laggard in Materials?
Independent benchmark status for Compass Minerals International, Inc. is evaluated relative to Materials peers once third-party coverage publishes official methodology scores.
What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Compass Minerals International, Inc.?
Key material risks for Compass Minerals International, Inc. include: Environmental impacts from mining and salt production include energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and site-level land and water impacts associated with rock-salt extraction and evaporation operations, requiring active management and mitigation.; Sustainability ratings indicate elevated ESG risk: third‑party summaries characterize Compass Minerals as carrying notable ESG risk in the diversified metals/chemicals sector, reflecting operational and industry-specific environmental and social exposures. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.
How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?
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