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Greenhouse gas emissions in Shelby County
Large facilities in Shelby County, Tennessee reported 3.92 million t of direct greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 (15 facilities), EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.
How much greenhouse gas do large facilities in Shelby County, Tennessee emit?
| Year | Direct emissions | Reporting facilities |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.90 million t | 15 |
| 2011 | 6.71 million t | 16 |
| 2012 | 6.71 million t | 16 |
| 2013 | 6.74 million t | 16 |
| 2014 | 6.50 million t | 16 |
| 2015 | 5.25 million t | 16 |
| 2016 | 5.66 million t | 16 |
| 2017 | 5.70 million t | 15 |
| 2018 | 3.92 million t | 15 |
| 2019 | 3.96 million t | 15 |
| 2020 | 3.32 million t | 15 |
| 2021 | 3.59 million t | 15 |
| 2022 | 4.06 million t | 15 |
| 2023 | 3.92 million t | 15 |
Which large facilities in Shelby County, Tennessee report greenhouse gas emissions?
| Facility | Direct emissions (latest year) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Memphis, TN · NAICS 221112 | 1.94 million t | 2023 |
| VALERO REFINING CO. (PREV. PREMCOR REFINING, PREV. WILLIAMS REFINING LLC) Memphis, TN · NAICS 324110 | 1.20 million t | 2023 |
| NUCOR STEEL MEMPHIS INC Memphis, TN · NAICS 331110 | 141,215 t | 2023 |
| SOUTH SHELBY LANDFILL Memphis, TN · NAICS 562212 | 126,877 t | 2023 |
| PMC BIOGENIX INC Memphis, TN · NAICS 325199 | 101,463 t | 2023 |
| PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERN. Memphis, TN · NAICS 311224 | 82,816 t | 2023 |
| KTG (USA) Inc. Memphis, TN · NAICS 322291 | 65,553 t | 2023 |
| LUCITE INTERNATIONAL INC Memphis, TN · NAICS 325211 | 60,494 t | 2020 |
| Mitsubishi Chemical America Memphis, TN · NAICS 326199 | 48,989 t | 2023 |
| Riviana Foods Memphis, TN · NAICS 311423 | 44,821 t | 2023 |
| COVORO MINING SOLUTIONS LLC Memphis, TN · NAICS 325180 | 33,486 t | 2023 |
| NORTH SHELBY LANDFILL Millington, TN · NAICS 562212 | 32,423 t | 2023 |
| MEMPHIS CELLULOSE LLC Memphis, TN · NAICS 322110 | 30,834 t | 2023 |
| Memphis Light, Gas, and Water Memphis, TN · NAICS 221122 | 25,021 t | 2023 |
| KELLOGG USA,INC. Memphis, TN · NAICS 311230 | 24,800 t | 2023 |
| Cargill Corn Milling Memphis, TN · NAICS 311221 | 23,711 t | 2023 |
| Arkema Inc. Memphis, TN · NAICS 325188 | 13,734 t | 2016 |
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