Steris Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the paper and paper products industry. Founded in 1960, the company has established itself as a leader in providing innovative solutions for various sectors, including healthcare, education, and industrial applications. With a strong operational presence across North America and Europe, Steris is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability.
The company offers a diverse range of products, including specialised paper products and packaging solutions that stand out for their eco-friendly materials and advanced manufacturing processes. Steris has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards for innovation and sustainability, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider. With a focus on customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility, Steris continues to shape the future of the paper products industry.
+18 vs industry average
Steris’s score of 35 is higher than 59% 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
Paper Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Paper Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 29% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Steris's reported carbon emissions
STERIS's latest disclosed carbon emissions data is for fiscal year 2025, with a total of approximately 476.9 million kg CO2e. This figure is a sum of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
For fiscal year 2024, STERIS reported total emissions of approximately 478.9 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 57.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 103.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 321.0 million kg CO2e.
In fiscal year 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 518.8 million kg CO2e. This comprised approximately 63.2 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions, around 85.5 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and about 420.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 3.
For fiscal year 2022, STERIS reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 67.1 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of about 75.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
STERIS has set near-term targets to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade (by 2025). There is no information available regarding specific overall reduction percentages for these targets. The company's SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitment status shows that it is "Committed" for near-term targets, with no specific target year or classification provided in the latest available data. STERIS is not currently committed to Net Zero by a specific year, according to the provided information.
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Steris’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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