US Steel (Fairfield Works)
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FAIRFIELD, AL · Jefferson · NAICS 331110
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 243,031 |
| 2022 | 248,419 |
| 2021 | 228,039 |
| 2020 | 171,551 |
| 2019 | 69,907 |
| 2018 | 71,421 |
| 2017 | 80,932 |
| 2016 | 89,289 |
| 2015 | 928,835 |
| 2014 | 3,251,172 |
| 2013 | 2,887,836 |
| 2012 | 3,540,760 |
| 2011 | 3,009,784 |
Facility Insight: US Steel (Fairfield Works)
US Steel (Fairfield Works) (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1000159) reported 243K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in FAIRFIELD, AL within Jefferson. The site is classified under Metals with NAICS code 331110.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 91.9%, with the peak observed year showing up to 3.5M MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
US Steel (Fairfield Works) is a moderate emitter at 243K MT CO2e, typical of mid-sized industrial operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does US Steel (Fairfield Works) emit? ▼
US Steel (Fairfield Works) reported 243K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is US Steel (Fairfield Works) reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), US Steel (Fairfield Works)'s emissions have decreased by 91.9%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.