- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from incineration, which is a regulatory requirement in certain geographies.
Stericycle, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-01 to 2023-06 reporting, Stericycle, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 641.1K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 414.5K metric tons CO2e; Scope 2: 31.4K metric tons CO2e. 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
641.1K 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 |
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 | 641.1K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2021 | 454.5K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced miles driven in North America by 2.3 million 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.
- Opened a 50,000 square foot flagship autoclave facility in Woodbridge, New Jersey, designed to minimize human touch and improve safety while increasing throughput and efficiency.
- Launched SafeShield™ antimicrobial medical waste containers with 15% recycled content.
- Launched re-engineered one-gallon SafeDrop™ Sharps Mail Back and one-gallon CsRx® Controlled Substance Wastage containers using 40% less plastic.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 30% improvement of TOTAL RECORDABLE INCIDENT RATE (TRIR), targeting less than 3.0 by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance