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Stena, officially known as Stena Metall Group, is a prominent player in the recycling and waste management industry, headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1939, the company has established itself as a leader in sustainable resource management, with major operations across Europe and North America.
Stena's core business areas include metal recycling, waste management, and shipping services, offering innovative solutions that prioritise environmental responsibility. The company is renowned for its advanced recycling technologies and commitment to circular economy principles, setting it apart in a competitive market.
With a strong market position, Stena has achieved significant milestones, including the development of state-of-the-art recycling facilities. Its dedication to sustainability and resource efficiency has earned it recognition as a trusted partner in the industry, making Stena a key contributor to a greener future.
+37 vs industry average
Stena’s score of 48 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Metal Waste Incineration is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Metal Waste Incineration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
In 2025, Stena Recycling Group reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4.4 billion kg CO2e, comprising 45,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 10,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,408,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from the use of sold products, which alone accounted for about 3.8 billion kg CO2e.
Stena Recycling has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2021 base year, and to achieve a 90% reduction by 2050. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are part of their long-term commitment to reach net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050.
The emissions data for Stena Recycling is cascaded from its parent company, Stena Metall AB, which oversees the sustainability initiatives and reporting for its subsidiaries. This corporate relationship ensures that Stena Recycling adheres to the broader environmental goals set by Stena Metall AB.
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90% reduction in scope 3 total
Stena Recycling Group commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe.
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90% reduction in Scope 1
Stena Recycling Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year.
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90% reduction in Scope 2
Stena Recycling Group commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year.
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Data year: 2025
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