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.
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Steris’s score of 34 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 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Steris's reported carbon emissions
STERIS, a company headquartered in the US within the Paper and paper products industry, has established climate commitments and reported its carbon emissions. For the fiscal year 2025, STERIS reported a total of approximately 476.9 million kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions totalling about 56.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 83.9 million kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 336.4 million kg CO2e. In fiscal year 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 478.1 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 57.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 96.3 million kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 321 million kg CO2e. For fiscal year 2023, STERIS's total emissions reached approximately 584.3 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 63.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of roughly 77 million kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 420.6 million kg CO2e. Looking back to fiscal year 2022, STERIS reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 67.1 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 70 million kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions data was not disclosed for this year. STERIS has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by the middle of the current decade, with a target year of 2023. Similarly, STERIS is committed to reducing its Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade, also with a target year of 2023. While STERIS reports its emissions directly, its S&P Global data indicates that the company is committed to near-term targets, though specific details on classification and target years are not fully elaborated.
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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

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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