Facility ID: 1006061 · Pulp and Paper

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS

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OWENSBORO, KY · DAVIESS COUNTY · NAICS 322120

Data updated May 2026

121K MT CO₂e · 2023

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#2,316 of 8,713 nationally, #47 of 178 in KY).

  • National rank #2,316 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
  • #47 of 178 in KY
  • #105 of 246 in Pulp and Paper
  • 11.7% of KIMBERLY-CLARK parent CO₂e
  • 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
  • +44.5% since 2011

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities

Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility

121,014 2316th of 8713 higher than 6,397 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 · 2023

Facility footprint context

This site accounts for 11.7% of KIMBERLY-CLARK reported parent CO₂e (121K MT of 1.0M MT ; #5 of 8 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Pulp and Paper sector it ranks #105 of 246 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.

2023 gas mix desk

Of 121K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 0.1% , led by N₂O at 0.1% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).

CO₂
99.9%
121K MT
CH₄
0%
57 MT
N₂O
0.1%
68 MT

Emissions growth across reporting years

2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Year Total CO2e (MT)
2023 121,014
2022 123,134
2021 107,706
2020 83,560
2019 87,526
2018 88,684
2017 84,729
2016 83,862
2015 88,672
2014 90,408
2013 89,909
2012 87,257
2011 83,762

Facility insight: KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS (GHGRP ID 1006061) is a high-volume reporter at 121K MT CO₂e in 2023 from OWENSBORO, KY (#2,316 of 8,713 nationally) under Pulp and Paper (NAICS 322120).

From 2011 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 44.5% (peak 123K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.

Peak year was 2022 at 123K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 1.7% below that peak (121K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2020→2021 (+28.9%, 24K MT).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities?

According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS ranks #2,316 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #47 of 178 facilities in KY (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.

What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS?

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS's 121K MT CO₂e is higher than 6,397 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (73%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.

How much CO2 does KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS emit?

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS reported 121K MT CO2e in 2023.

What share of KIMBERLY-CLARK does KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS represent?

KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS accounts for 11.7% of KIMBERLY-CLARK's reported GHGRP CO₂e (121K MT of 1.0M MT), ranking #5 of 8 facilities under that parent.

What is KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix?

In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS, with N₂O the larger non-CO₂ share at 0.1% (CO₂ 99.9%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.

Where does KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS rank inside Pulp and Paper?

Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Pulp and Paper, KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS ranks #105 of 246 by latest reported CO₂e.

Is KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS reducing emissions?

Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP OWENSBORO OPERATIONS's emissions have increased by 44.5%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.

Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector

Peer sets outside KY for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Pulp and Paper neighbors.

Data sourced from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), Facility ID 1006061. Data subject to facility self-reporting, not compliance advice. See our methodology for how this data is sourced, computed, and verified. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCarbon