Befesa Zinc US INC
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CHICAGO, IL · COOK COUNTY · NAICS 331492
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 101,160 |
| 2022 | 64,068 |
| 2021 | 56,178 |
| 2020 | 56,957 |
| 2019 | 88,993 |
| 2018 | 89,339 |
| 2017 | 85,737 |
| 2016 | 101,842 |
| 2015 | 111,762 |
| 2014 | 111,366 |
| 2013 | 128,661 |
| 2012 | 117,498 |
| 2011 | 118,804 |
Facility Insight: Befesa Zinc US INC
Befesa Zinc US INC (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1004427) reported 101K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in CHICAGO, IL within COOK COUNTY. The site is classified under Metals with NAICS code 331492.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 14.9%, with the peak observed year showing up to 129K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
Befesa Zinc US INC is a moderate emitter at 101K MT CO2e, typical of mid-sized industrial operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does Befesa Zinc US INC emit? ▼
Befesa Zinc US INC reported 101K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is Befesa Zinc US INC reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Befesa Zinc US INC's emissions have decreased by 14.9%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.