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Stepan Company Sustainability Profile

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Stepan Company, a leading global manufacturer headquartered in the United States, has been a key player in the specialty chemicals industry since its founding in 1932. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Stepan operates across various sectors, including surfactants, polymers, and specialty products. Renowned for its innovative solutions, Stepan's core offerings include surfactants for household and industrial cleaning, as well as agricultural and personal care applications. The company distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and product performance, consistently meeting the evolving needs of its diverse clientele. With a robust market position, Stepan Company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its environmental initiatives and product excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the chemical manufacturing landscape.

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11

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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

Stepan Company's score of 11 is lower than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Stepan Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Stepan Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 246,980,000 kg CO2e, comprising 184,050,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 62,930,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). This reflects a slight decrease from 2022, where emissions were about 247,650,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 185,910,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 61,740,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Over the past few years, Stepan has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company has not reported any Scope 3 emissions, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations and energy use. Stepan's emissions intensity has shown variability, with a market-based emissions intensity of approximately 126 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023, compared to 110 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022. This suggests ongoing efforts to manage emissions relative to production levels. As of now, Stepan Company has not set any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or participated in other notable climate pledges. The absence of specific reduction initiatives highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate commitments in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 1
139,580,000
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Scope 2
134,800,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Stepan Company's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Stepan Company's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Stepan Company's Location?

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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 Stepan Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Stepan Company's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Stepan Company has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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