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Sto

Sto SE & Co. KGaA, commonly referred to as Sto, is a leading provider of building materials and façade systems, headquartered in Germany. Established in 1835, Sto has evolved into a prominent player in the construction industry, with a strong presence across Europe and beyond. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in thermal insulation, façade coatings, and interior finishes, which are designed to enhance energy efficiency and aesthetic appeal. Sto's commitment to sustainability and quality has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements including numerous awards for its eco-friendly products. The company’s core offerings, such as its advanced insulation systems and decorative render solutions, are distinguished by their durability and performance. With a rich history and a focus on innovation, Sto continues to shape the future of construction and building design.

DitchCarbon Score

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15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Sto's score of 15 is lower than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sto's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Sto reported total carbon emissions of approximately 67,583,280 kg CO2e. This figure includes 29,598,410 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,733,680 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 33,251,190 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Compared to 2020, when total emissions were about 46,482,160 kg CO2e, this represents a significant increase in emissions. In 2020, Sto's emissions comprised 29,030,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,575,790 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 14,875,570 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The 2018 data shows a total of approximately 25,645,300 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 14,543,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 442,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 10,659,600 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in emissions in 2021, Sto has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while Sto is aware of its emissions, it may not have formalised commitments to reduce them at this time.

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14,543,700
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Scope 2
442,000
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Scope 3
10,659,600
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sto's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sto is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sto is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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