Stepan
WILMINGTON, NC · NEW HANOVER COUNTY · NAICS 325211
Data updated May 2026
Stepan ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#5,996 of 8,713 nationally; #115 of 159 in NC), a lower-footprint comparator in Other.
- National rank #5,996 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #115 of 159 in NC
- #1,070 of 1,599 in Other
- 35.9% of STEPAN parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- -83.5% since 2011
Stepan vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
27,067 5996th of 8713 higher than 2,717 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 35.9% of STEPAN reported parent CO₂e (27K MT of 75K MT ; #2 of 2 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Other sector it ranks #1,070 of 1,599 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 27K 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%
- 27K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 13 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 15 MT
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 27,067 |
| 2022 | 27,298 |
| 2021 | 23,851 |
| 2020 | 24,948 |
| 2019 | 30,421 |
| 2018 | 26,297 |
| 2017 | 22,639 |
| 2016 | 17,915 |
| 2015 | 14,507 |
| 2014 | 26,728 |
| 2013 | 122,729 |
| 2012 | 126,511 |
| 2011 | 163,971 |
Facility insight: Stepan
Stepan (ID 1006573) reported 27K MT CO₂e for 2023 in NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (#5,996 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
Across 2011–2023, annual CO₂e fell 83.5%; peak load was 164K MT in 2011. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 164K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 83.5% below that peak (27K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2013→2014 (-78.2%, 96K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Stepan rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Stepan ranks #5,996 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #115 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 Stepan? ▼
Stepan's 27K MT CO₂e is higher than 2,717 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (31%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Stepan emit? ▼
Stepan reported 27K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of STEPAN does Stepan represent? ▼
Stepan accounts for 35.9% of STEPAN's reported GHGRP CO₂e (27K MT of 75K MT), ranking #2 of 2 facilities under that parent.
What is Stepan's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at Stepan, 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 Stepan rank inside Other? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Other, Stepan ranks #1,070 of 1,599 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Stepan reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Stepan's emissions have decreased by 83.5%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
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Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside NC (27K MT here).
Similar Other CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside NC.