Stepan Co
Stepan's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Stepan completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Stepan has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Stepan's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Stepan amounted to 307,700 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Stepan increased by 3.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Stepan's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Stepan's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Stepan were 192,530 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Stepan reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Stepan's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 32.52%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Stepan's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.61%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Stepan's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Stepan reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 60,900 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 115,170 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Stepan reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Stepan's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 14.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Stepan's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Stepan's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Stepan use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Stepan reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Stepan's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Stepan’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Stepan reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 192,530 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,180 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 88.31 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Stepan's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Stepan's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Stepan reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 88.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 50.93, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Stepan rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Stepan ranked 15 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Stepan is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a