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 60% 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, headquartered in the US and operating within the Paper and paper products industry, has established clear climate commitments alongside its emissions reporting. For its fiscal year 2025, Steris reported total emissions of approximately 476.9 million kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions of approximately 56.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 83.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 336.4 million kg CO2e.
In the preceding year, fiscal year 2024, Steris's total emissions were approximately 479.1 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of around 57.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of roughly 96.3 million kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 321.0 million kg CO2e.
Looking back to fiscal year 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 569.7 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 63.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 77.0 million kg CO2e (location-based), and a significant Scope 3 footprint of approximately 420.6 million kg CO2e. In fiscal year 2022, Steris reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 67.1 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 70.0 million kg CO2e (location-based), with Scope 3 data not being disclosed for this period.
Steris has set ambitious targets to address its climate impact. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the current decade, specifically targeting completion by fiscal year 2025. While Steris plc is noted in S&P Global data as having a near-term target status of "Committed" for emissions reductions, specific details regarding the classification, year, and percentage reduction for its near-term and long-term targets are not explicitly provided in the given information. The company's data is not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Steris’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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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
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2025
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