The Ohio State University
COLUMBUS, OH · Franklin · NAICS 611310
Data updated May 2026
The Ohio State University sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#2,159 of 8,713 nationally, #87 of 346 in OH).
- National rank #2,159 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #87 of 346 in OH
- #185 of 1,599 in Other
- 85.3% of STATE OF OHIO parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- -9.7% since 2011
The Ohio State University vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
134,702 2159th of 8713 higher than 6,554 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 85.3% of STATE OF OHIO reported parent CO₂e (135K MT of 158K MT ; #1 of 2 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Other sector it ranks #185 of 1,599 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 135K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 0.1% , led by N₂O at 0.1% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 99.9%
- 135K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 63 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 75 MT
High-emitter reporting timeline
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 134,702 |
| 2022 | 149,074 |
| 2021 | 142,264 |
| 2020 | 138,885 |
| 2019 | 148,496 |
| 2018 | 156,279 |
| 2017 | 148,413 |
| 2016 | 151,461 |
| 2015 | 159,750 |
| 2014 | 166,298 |
| 2013 | 152,098 |
| 2012 | 143,236 |
| 2011 | 149,244 |
Facility insight: The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University (GHGRP ID 1000396) is a high-volume reporter at 135K MT CO₂e in 2023 from COLUMBUS, OH (#2,159 of 8,713 nationally) under Other (NAICS 611310).
Over 13 years (2011–2023), emissions stayed within a narrow band around 135K MT CO₂e (peak 166K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2014 at 166K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 19% below that peak (135K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2022→2023 (-9.6%, 14K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does The Ohio State University rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, The Ohio State University ranks #2,159 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #87 of 346 facilities in OH (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than The Ohio State University? ▼
The Ohio State University's 135K MT CO₂e is higher than 6,554 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (75%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does The Ohio State University emit? ▼
The Ohio State University reported 135K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of STATE OF OHIO does The Ohio State University represent? ▼
The Ohio State University accounts for 85.3% of STATE OF OHIO's reported GHGRP CO₂e (135K MT of 158K MT), ranking #1 of 2 facilities under that parent.
What is The Ohio State University's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at The Ohio State University, with N₂O the larger non-CO₂ share at 0.1% (CO₂ 99.9%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does The Ohio State University rank inside Other? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Other, The Ohio State University ranks #185 of 1,599 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is The Ohio State University reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), The Ohio State University's emissions have decreased by 9.7%. Emissions have remained relatively stable.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside OH for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Other neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside OH (135K MT here).
Similar Other CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside OH.