AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO
HILLSBORO, ND · TRAILL COUNTY · NAICS 311313
Data updated May 2026
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,010 of 8,713 nationally, #9 of 72 in ND).
- National rank #1,010 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #9 of 72 in ND
- #84 of 434 in Minerals
- 27.1% of AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 12.3% non-CO₂ (CH₄-led)
- +17.1% since 2011
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
488,893 1010th of 8713 higher than 7,703 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 27.1% of AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR reported parent CO₂e (489K MT of 1.8M MT ; #1 of 6 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Minerals sector it ranks #84 of 434 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 489K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 12.3% , led by CH₄ at 11.9% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 87.7%
- 429K MT
- CH₄
- 11.9%
- 58K MT
- N₂O
- 0.4%
- 2K MT
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 488,893 |
| 2022 | 473,351 |
| 2021 | 484,616 |
| 2020 | 417,798 |
| 2019 | 539,883 |
| 2018 | 505,766 |
| 2017 | 487,506 |
| 2016 | 470,119 |
| 2015 | 470,458 |
| 2014 | 461,473 |
| 2013 | 473,164 |
| 2012 | 443,897 |
| 2011 | 417,388 |
Facility insight: AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO (GHGRP ID 1005753) is a high-volume reporter at 489K MT CO₂e in 2023 from HILLSBORO, ND (#1,010 of 8,713 nationally) under Minerals (NAICS 311313).
From 2011 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 17.1% (peak 540K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2019 at 540K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 9.4% below that peak (489K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2019→2020 (-22.6%, 122K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO ranks #1,010 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #9 of 72 facilities in ND (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO? ▼
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO's 489K MT CO₂e is higher than 7,703 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (88%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO emit? ▼
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO reported 489K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR does AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO represent? ▼
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO accounts for 27.1% of AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR's reported GHGRP CO₂e (489K MT of 1.8M MT), ranking #1 of 6 facilities under that parent.
What is AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 12.3% of reported CO₂e at AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO, with CH₄ the larger non-CO₂ share at 11.9% (CO₂ 87.7%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO rank inside Minerals? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Minerals, AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO ranks #84 of 434 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR - HILLSBORO's emissions have increased by 17.1%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside ND for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Minerals neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside ND (489K MT here).
Similar Minerals CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside ND.