STERLING STEEL COMPANY LLC
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STERLING, IL · WHITESIDE COUNTY · NAICS 331110
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 85,048 |
| 2022 | 82,950 |
| 2021 | 87,896 |
| 2020 | 82,946 |
| 2019 | 82,485 |
| 2018 | 87,886 |
| 2017 | 85,892 |
| 2016 | 75,175 |
| 2015 | 100,329 |
| 2014 | 90,835 |
| 2013 | 94,169 |
| 2012 | 93,970 |
| 2011 | 95,474 |
Facility Insight: STERLING STEEL COMPANY LLC
STERLING STEEL COMPANY LLC (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1006269) reported 85K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in STERLING, IL within WHITESIDE COUNTY. The site is classified under Metals with NAICS code 331110.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 10.9%, with the peak observed year showing up to 100K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
STERLING STEEL COMPANY LLC reports 85K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does STERLING STEEL COMPANY LLC emit? ▼
STERLING STEEL COMPANY LLC reported 85K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is STERLING STEEL COMPANY LLC reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), STERLING STEEL COMPANY LLC's emissions have decreased by 10.9%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.