Sotera Health Company
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Nordion Ottawa reduced energy usage by an estimated 80,000 kWh
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Nordion Ottawa diverted 73.5% of waste in 2017
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Social + Community Involvement
- Environmental Responsibility
- Employee Safety + Development
Environmental Achievements
- Nordion’s Ottawa facility diverted 73.5% of its waste.
- Sterigenics recycled 97% of its ethylene glycol byproduct.
- Various facilities implemented energy-saving measures (new roofing, lighting, energy-efficient equipment).
Social Achievements
- Donated $25,000 and matched employee donations of over $30,000 to GlobalGiving for disaster relief.
- Various community engagement initiatives including STEM workshops for students, teacher training, and support for local charities.
- Launched a third-party workplace safety program at Sterigenics.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained ISO 14001 certification at multiple facilities.
- Implemented a global electronic Learning Management System (eLMS) at Sterigenics.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 14001 (multiple facilities)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:40,403 MT CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:32,905 MT CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:7,508 MT CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:1,154,110 GJ
Water Consumption:177 ML
Waste Generated:92% Glycol Reclaimed, 99.97% Co-60 Recycled
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Established a global sustainability vision including consistent tracking of sustainability metrics (energy, emissions, water, waste)
- Continued investment in Sterigenics ethylene oxide facilities to reduce emissions beyond already safe levels
- Implemented VelocityEHS® Greenhouse Gas module for accurate tracking and reporting of key sustainability measures
Social Achievements
- Continued company-wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training and Unconscious Bias training
- Deepening customer engagement through annual Voice of Customer surveys
- Increased activities sponsored by the Sotera Health Women’s Network
Governance Achievements
- Appointment of Karen A. Flynn to the Board as a new independent director
- Maintaining robust corporate governance practices including on-going investor outreach to shareholders representing 60% of outstanding shares not held by affiliates
- Formal update of the Company Enterprise Risk Management assessment
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Maintaining adequate supply, quality, and cost levels in the event of supply chain disruptions
- Maintaining systems and equipment to prevent obsolescence and unplanned downtime
- Responding to unplanned business disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program implemented to identify and prioritize risks
- Focus on six initial areas of risk (Business Continuity, Cybersecurity, EHS, Quality, Supply Disruption, Systems & Equipment)
- Regular investor updates on EO developments and comprehensive Board oversight of EO risks and litigation