NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
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EVANSTON, IL · COOK COUNTY · NAICS 611310
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 74,623 |
| 2022 | 73,039 |
| 2021 | 70,779 |
| 2020 | 67,444 |
| 2019 | 77,089 |
| 2018 | 77,878 |
| 2017 | 71,180 |
| 2016 | 73,040 |
| 2015 | 69,467 |
| 2014 | 66,337 |
| 2013 | 58,184 |
| 2012 | 65,186 |
| 2011 | 64,538 |
Facility Insight: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1004520) reported 75K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in EVANSTON, IL within COOK COUNTY. The site is classified under Other with NAICS code 611310.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions rose by 15.6%, with the peak observed year showing up to 78K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY reports 75K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY emit? ▼
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY reported 75K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY's emissions have increased by 15.6%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.