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Stericycle

Stericycle, Inc., a leading provider of waste management solutions, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and internationally. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a key player in the healthcare waste management industry, offering services that include medical waste disposal, secure document destruction, and compliance training. With a commitment to sustainability and safety, Stericycle's core services are designed to meet the unique needs of healthcare facilities, businesses, and government entities. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to waste management, ensuring regulatory compliance while minimising environmental impact. Stericycle's market position is bolstered by its extensive experience and a strong reputation for reliability, making it a trusted partner for organisations seeking efficient and responsible waste solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

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22

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wastewater Treatment 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

Stericycle's score of 22 is higher 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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Stericycle's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Stericycle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 414,485,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 31,398,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 641,133,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their climate impact, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been outlined in their recent reports. In 2021, Stericycle's emissions were approximately 424,109,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 34,938,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 255,258,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The trend shows a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2021 to 2022, indicating some progress in their operational efficiency. Despite the absence of formal reduction targets or climate pledges, Stericycle continues to monitor and report its emissions, demonstrating a commitment to addressing its environmental impact. The company’s emissions intensity ratios, such as 11.6 kg CO2e per stop for fleet emissions in 2022, provide insight into their operational performance and potential areas for improvement.

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202020212022
Scope 1
449,424,000
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Scope 2
41,248,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Stericycle's primary industry is Other waste for treatment: waste water treatment, which is medium 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. Stericycle is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Stericycle is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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