STERIS plc
STERIS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, STERIS 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, STERIS has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into STERIS's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of STERIS amounted to 140,234 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of STERIS increased by 2.3%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
STERIS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are STERIS's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of STERIS were 63,194 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2022), STERIS's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are STERIS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, STERIS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 85,506 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 77,040 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has STERIS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), STERIS's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 10.04% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b
What methodology does STERIS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, STERIS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
STERIS's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into STERIS's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, STERIS reported 420,575 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of STERIS includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
STERIS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are STERIS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, STERIS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 420,575 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Insights into STERIS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, STERIS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 63,194 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,536 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13.93 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
STERIS's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does STERIS's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, STERIS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13.93 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.98 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does STERIS rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, STERIS ranked 19 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places STERIS among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into STERIS's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, STERIS reported a total carbon footprint of 560,809 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 309.1% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to STERIS's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 13.74%. a