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Stericycle, a prominent global leader in essential waste management and compliance services, was established in 1989. Headquartered in the US, this organisation has since expanded to offer vital environmental health and safety solutions across numerous countries worldwide. Its core operations encompass the complex field of regulated waste for treatment, ensuring safe and compliant practices.
Stericycle is renowned for its comprehensive suite of services, including regulated medical waste management, secure information destruction via Shred-it, and broader hazardous waste solutions. They uniquely combine deep compliance expertise with sustainable practices, ensuring the responsible handling of waste for diverse sectors, from healthcare to retail. As a market leader, Stericycle continually innovates to protect people and brands globally.
26
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+9 vs industry average
Stericycle’s score of 26 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Wastewater Treatment is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.067
20182025
The Wastewater Treatment industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Stericycle's reported carbon emissions
Stericycle's total carbon emissions for 2022 were approximately 1.087 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 414,485,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 31,398,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 641,133,000 kg CO2e.
In 2021, Stericycle reported Scope 1 emissions of 424,109,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of 34,938,000 kg CO2e. For 2020, their Scope 1 emissions were 449,424,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions were 41,248,000 kg CO2e.
Stericycle's emissions data is reported by Stericycle, Inc. The company has not publicly disclosed any specific carbon reduction targets, such as SBTi targets, nor has it made a commitment to The Climate Pledge.
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Stericycle’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
No climate goals have been disclosed for Stericycle yet.
Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Waste Management, Inc.See details
Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
2025 disclosureSee details
Not active
The Climate Pledge
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Not active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Not active
RE 100
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Not active
Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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