Stena Recycling Sweden
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:172,214 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:24,289 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,308 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:146,617 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:46.8 kg CO2e per ton of material handled in 2021
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Circular Economy
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions by 4 percent in 2021, mainly due to reduced emissions from transportation.
- Achieved a 62 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and business travel emissions between 2010 and 2020 (target was 40%).
- Increased use of renewable fuels, phased out heating oil and switched to origin-labeled electricity.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Committed to the Science Based Targets initiative in spring 2021, aiming to set ambitious climate targets in accordance with the 1.5 °C goal.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become climate neutral in own operations.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce absolute emissions in scope 1 and 2 by 70 percent by 2030 (from 2020 baseline).
- Reduce absolute emissions within the first six categories in Scope 3 by 30 percent by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Transportation sector is crucial to achieving climate goals and depends on the full transformation of society and rapid technical development of climate-friendly transportation solutions.
- Emissions in Scope 3, categories 1–6, increased by 2 percent in 2021, primarily due to a 30 percent increase in emissions from purchased products and services, as well as capital goods.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on continuous oversight of logistics solutions to achieve greater efficiency, move long-distance transportation from road to rail, and further develop partnerships with haulage contractors and shipping companies to achieve the transition to fossil-free road and sea transportation.
- New vehicles and machinery must be electric or run on renewable fuel (as far as technically possible).
- Focus on recycled materials in own procurement and investment activities to increase opportunities for materials recycling and processing.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Focus on recycled materials in own procurement and investment activities.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed