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.
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In 2024, Stena reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 48,300,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 4,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 62,500,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 48,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 23,600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling about 72,500,000 kg CO2e. Stena has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a specific target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% from the 2021 levels by the same year. In previous years, Stena has demonstrated progress, achieving a 26% reduction in emissions within Scopes 1 and 2 from 2019 to 2020. The company is actively working towards these targets, contributing to the broader industry goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 50,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 28,200,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Stena 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.