In 2025, Stepan conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 32,707a | 34,943a | 31,144a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 11,420a | 9,642a | 9,478a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 12,809a | 13,774a | 17,055a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2025, Stepan generated a total of 32,707metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 34.92% of Stepan's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 65.08% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Stepan reported a total waste generation of 32,707 metric tonnes, of which 34.92% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Stepan is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2023, Stepan's total waste generation increased by 5.02%, but declined by 6.4% in the year 2025, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.a
Over the same period, Stepan's waste recovery rate increased by 14.73%, including a 26.54% rise in 2025, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, while Stepan has increased waste over the long term, recent reductions in waste generation and strong improvements in recovery indicate a strategic pivot toward better waste management and more sustainable practices.
In 2025, Stepan generated a total of 32,707 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 39.16% of Stepan's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.60.84% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, Stepan's total waste generation rose by 5.02%, but dropped by 6.4% in 2025, indicating a possible turning point driven by improved waste-reduction practices or production slowdowns.a
Over the same period, Stepan reduced the share of hazardous waste by 28.48%, then maintained stable levels in 2025, potentially marking the consolidation of earlier progress in eliminating high-risk materials from its waste stream.a
Overall, Stepan's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.a