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Stena Recycling AB

Stena Recycling AB, a leading player in the recycling and waste management industry, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates extensively across the Nordic region. Founded in 1939, the company has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable resource management, focusing on recycling metals, plastics, and electronic waste. With a commitment to innovation, Stena Recycling offers a range of services, including material recovery, waste sorting, and environmental consulting. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with a deep understanding of local markets, ensuring efficient and sustainable solutions for businesses. Recognised for its significant contributions to the circular economy, Stena Recycling has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for companies seeking to enhance their sustainability efforts. Through its dedication to quality and environmental responsibility, Stena Recycling continues to lead the way in transforming waste into valuable resources.

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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Recycled Raw Materials 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Stena Recycling AB's score of 22 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Stena Recycling AB's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Stena Recycling AB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 404,704,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 34,800,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 13,182,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 356,722,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from upstream transportation and distribution (about 158,089,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 57,460,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2021, the company’s total emissions were about 456,339,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 41,590,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 17,823,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 394,733,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions over the three-year period. Stena Recycling has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. This target includes a significant reduction of 90% in absolute emissions from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company has established near-term science-based targets to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030. These initiatives reflect Stena Recycling's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the solid waste management sector.

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41,590,000
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Scope 2
17,823,000
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Scope 3
394,733,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Stena Recycling AB's primary industry is Secondary raw materials, which is high 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 Stena Recycling AB is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Stena Recycling AB 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
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