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IE
updated 23 days ago

Steris

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Steris plc, headquartered in Ireland, is a leading provider of infection prevention and surgical products, serving healthcare and life sciences industries globally. Founded in 1960, Steris has established itself as a trusted name in sterilisation and disinfection solutions, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company offers a diverse range of core products and services, including sterilisation equipment, surgical instruments, and contamination control solutions. Steris is renowned for its innovative technologies that enhance patient safety and operational efficiency. With a strong market position, Steris has achieved notable milestones, including numerous industry awards for excellence in healthcare solutions. As a pioneer in the infection prevention sector, Steris continues to set the standard for quality and reliability in the industry.

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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Steris's score of 48 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Steris's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, STERIS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 321,013,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 57,543,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 103,595,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 321,013,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). In the UK for 2023, STERIS's emissions totalled about 12,855,753 kg CO2e, comprising 5,521,578 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,905,618 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 5,428,557 kg CO2e (Scope 3). STERIS has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce its emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a target timeframe from 2023 to 2025. These commitments reflect the company's proactive approach to climate action within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, as STERIS operates independently in this context. The company is committed to transparency and accountability in its sustainability efforts, aligning with industry standards for climate reporting.

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202220232024
Scope 1
67,071,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
75,246,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Steris's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low 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. This request for Steris is in IE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Steris is participating in some 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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