Cargill Inc
Charlotte, NC · MECKLENBURG COUNTY · NAICS 311222
Data updated May 2026
Cargill Inc ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#6,944 of 8,713 nationally; #132 of 159 in NC), a lower-footprint comparator in Other.
- National rank #6,944 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #132 of 159 in NC
- #1,300 of 1,599 in Other
- -24.1% since 2011
Cargill Inc vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
17,565 6944th of 8713 higher than 1,769 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2016
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Other sector it ranks #1,300 of 1,599 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 | 17,565 |
| 2015 | 17,687 |
| 2014 | 18,315 |
| 2013 | 15,815 |
| 2012 | 18,714 |
| 2011 | 23,153 |
Facility insight: Cargill Inc
Cargill Inc (ID 1005124) reported 18K MT CO₂e for 2016 in MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NC (#6,944 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
Across 2011–2016, annual CO₂e fell 24.1%; peak load was 23K MT in 2011. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2016, a complete 6-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 23K MT CO2e; latest 2016 sits 24.1% below that peak (18K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2011→2012 (-19.2%, 4K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Cargill Inc rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Cargill Inc ranks #6,944 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #132 of 159 facilities in NC (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Cargill Inc? ▼
Cargill Inc's 18K MT CO₂e is higher than 1,769 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (20%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Cargill Inc emit? ▼
Cargill Inc reported 18K MT CO2e in 2016.
Where does Cargill Inc rank inside Other? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Other, Cargill Inc ranks #1,300 of 1,599 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Cargill Inc reducing emissions? ▼
Over 6 reporting years (2011–2016), Cargill Inc's emissions have decreased by 24.1%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
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Similar reported CO₂e
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Similar Other CO₂e
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