3M Chemical Operations' Cottage Grove Facility
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Cottage Grove, MN · WASHINGTON COUNTY · NAICS 325998
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 20,825 |
| 2022 | 24,092 |
| 2021 | 63,760 |
| 2020 | 48,362 |
| 2019 | 55,977 |
| 2018 | 62,459 |
| 2017 | 31,525 |
| 2016 | 37,814 |
| 2015 | 45,416 |
| 2014 | 66,307 |
| 2013 | 64,664 |
| 2012 | 56,199 |
| 2011 | 73,653 |
Facility Insight: 3M Chemical Operations' Cottage Grove Facility
3M Chemical Operations' Cottage Grove Facility (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1004836) reported 21K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in Cottage Grove, MN within WASHINGTON COUNTY. The site is classified under Chemicals with NAICS code 325998.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 71.7%, with the peak observed year showing up to 74K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
3M Chemical Operations' Cottage Grove Facility reports 21K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does 3M Chemical Operations' Cottage Grove Facility emit? ▼
3M Chemical Operations' Cottage Grove Facility reported 21K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is 3M Chemical Operations' Cottage Grove Facility reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), 3M Chemical Operations' Cottage Grove Facility's emissions have decreased by 71.7%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.