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Stepan Co

Common Name
Stepan
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
2,396
Ticker
SCL
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Stepan Company, a leading name in the chemical industry, manufactures and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals on a global scale. Focusing on surfactants, polymers, and specialty products, Stepa...

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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Stepan's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024
a. Stepan's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2024

Insights into Stepan's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofStepan amounted to307,700metric 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 Stepanincreased 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

201920202021202220232024050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e-3%+24%+6%-1%+5%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 115,170 tCOâ‚‚e 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

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  • 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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,180 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 88.31 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Stepan's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1005,000100,0002,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Koppers HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 341,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,092Scope 1 Intensity: 163.36 tCO2e/$MElement SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,115 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,457Scope 1 Intensity: 4.52 tCO2e/$MRPM InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 70,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,373Scope 1 Intensity: 9.57 tCO2e/$MEastman ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,579,760 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,382Scope 1 Intensity: 701.32 tCO2e/$MWD-40Year: 2023Scope 1: 418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MDupont De NemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 496,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,386Scope 1 Intensity: 40.05 tCO2e/$MPPG IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 260,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,845Scope 1 Intensity: 16.41 tCO2e/$MSensient TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 163,544 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,557Scope 1 Intensity: 105.02 tCO2e/$MMinerals TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 302,029 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,118Scope 1 Intensity: 142.57 tCO2e/$MAir Products and ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,101Scope 1 Intensity: 1,396.63 tCO2e/$MIngevityYear: 2021Scope 1: 252,925 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,391Scope 1 Intensity: 181.76 tCO2e/$MAlbemarleYear: 2024Scope 1: 753,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,378Scope 1 Intensity: 140.03 tCO2e/$MCabotYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,820,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,994Scope 1 Intensity: 956.43 tCO2e/$MSherwin-WilliamsYear: 2024Scope 1: 439,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,098Scope 1 Intensity: 19.01 tCO2e/$MEcolabYear: 2024Scope 1: 270,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,741Scope 1 Intensity: 17.16 tCO2e/$MInnospecYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,045 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,845Scope 1 Intensity: 42.83 tCO2e/$MChemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,545,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,782Scope 1 Intensity: 613.11 tCO2e/$MHawkinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 919Scope 1 Intensity: 25.52 tCO2e/$MQuaker ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,840Scope 1 Intensity: 13.59 tCO2e/$MH.B. FullerYear: 2019Scope 1: 77,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,897Scope 1 Intensity: 26.80 tCO2e/$MAvientYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,240Scope 1 Intensity: 11.52 tCO2e/$MWestlakeYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,570,904 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,142Scope 1 Intensity: 623.53 tCO2e/$MBalchemYear: 2023Scope 1: 46,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 922Scope 1 Intensity: 50.93 tCO2e/$MIFFYear: 2024Scope 1: 740,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,484Scope 1 Intensity: 64.44 tCO2e/$MAshland IncYear: 2023Scope 1: 288,176 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,191Scope 1 Intensity: 131.53 tCO2e/$MStepanYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,180Scope 1 Intensity: 88.31 tCO2e/$M

How does Stepan's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Stepan reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 88.31 tCOâ‚‚e 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 tCOâ‚‚e 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

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