- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from incineration.
- Transitioning to a fleet that runs on renewable energy.
Stericycle, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-01 to 2023-06 reporting, Stericycle, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 414.5K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 414.5K metric tons CO2e; Scope 2: 31.4K metric tons CO2e; Scope 3: 641.1K metric tons CO2e (partial). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
414.5K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
2022-01 to 2023-06
Renewable Energy
1.13%
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-01 to 2023-06)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 414.5K metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 31.4K metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 641.1K metric tons CO2e (partial) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022-01 to 2023-06 | 414.5K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2021 | 454.5K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 334.9K metric tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced mileage in North America by 2.3 million miles in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, resulting in a reduction of 3,000 metric tons of CO2e emissions.
- Launched SafeShield™ antimicrobial medical waste containers with 15% recycled content.
- Diverted approximately 570,000 sharps containers (2.1 million pounds of plastic) from incineration in the U.K. by using reusable containers.
- Launched re-engineered SafeDrop™ and CsRx® containers using 40% less plastic.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero GHG Emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance