EMPIRE MINE
PALMER, MI · MARQUETTE COUNTY · NAICS 212210
Data updated May 2026
EMPIRE MINE sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,260 of 8,713 nationally, #30 of 260 in MI).
- National rank #1,260 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #30 of 260 in MI
- #43 of 363 in Metals
- -53.3% since 2011
EMPIRE MINE vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
334,046 1260th of 8713 higher than 7,453 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2016
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Metals sector it ranks #43 of 363 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 334,046 |
| 2015 | 396,077 |
| 2014 | 573,146 |
| 2013 | 478,493 |
| 2012 | 455,752 |
| 2011 | 714,685 |
Facility insight: EMPIRE MINE
EMPIRE MINE (GHGRP ID 1004509) is a high-volume reporter at 334K MT CO₂e in 2016 from PALMER, MI (#1,260 of 8,713 nationally) under Metals (NAICS 212210).
Across 2011–2016, annual CO₂e fell 53.3%; peak load was 715K MT in 2011. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2016, a complete 6-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 715K MT CO2e; latest 2016 sits 53.3% below that peak (334K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2011→2012 (-36.2%, 259K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does EMPIRE MINE rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, EMPIRE MINE ranks #1,260 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #30 of 260 facilities in MI (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than EMPIRE MINE? ▼
EMPIRE MINE's 334K MT CO₂e is higher than 7,453 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (86%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does EMPIRE MINE emit? ▼
EMPIRE MINE reported 334K MT CO2e in 2016.
Where does EMPIRE MINE rank inside Metals? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Metals, EMPIRE MINE ranks #43 of 363 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is EMPIRE MINE reducing emissions? ▼
Over 6 reporting years (2011–2016), EMPIRE MINE's emissions have decreased by 53.3%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside MI for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Metals neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside MI (334K MT here).
Similar Metals CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside MI.