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Steris

Steris plc, headquartered in Ireland, is a leading provider of infection prevention and surgical products, serving healthcare and life sciences industries globally. Founded in 1960, Steris has established itself as a trusted name in sterilisation and disinfection solutions, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company offers a diverse range of core products and services, including sterilisation equipment, surgical instruments, and contamination control solutions. Steris is renowned for its innovative technologies that enhance patient safety and operational efficiency. With a strong market position, Steris has achieved notable milestones, including numerous industry awards for excellence in healthcare solutions. As a pioneer in the infection prevention sector, Steris continues to set the standard for quality and reliability in the industry.

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Steris's score of 62 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Steris's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, STERIS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 453,471,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 63,194,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 855,060,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 420,575,000 kg CO2e. Looking ahead, STERIS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets reflect STERIS's dedication to sustainability within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector, aligning with industry standards for climate action. Overall, STERIS's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and climate resilience.

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202220232024
Scope 1
67,071,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
75,246,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Steris's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Steris is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Steris is participating in some 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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