International Paper-Riegelwood
RIEGELWOOD, NC · Columbus · NAICS 322110
Data updated May 2026
International Paper-Riegelwood sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,337 of 8,713 nationally, #18 of 159 in NC).
- National rank #1,337 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #18 of 159 in NC
- #43 of 246 in Pulp and Paper
- 5.6% of INTERNATIONAL PAPER parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 34.2% non-CO₂ (CH₄-led)
- -27.3% since 2011
International Paper-Riegelwood vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
301,786 1337th of 8713 higher than 7,376 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 5.6% of INTERNATIONAL PAPER reported parent CO₂e (302K MT of 5.4M MT ; #7 of 28 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Pulp and Paper sector it ranks #43 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 302K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 34.2% , led by CH₄ at 32.9% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 65.8%
- 199K MT
- CH₄
- 32.9%
- 99K MT
- N₂O
- 1.3%
- 4K MT
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 301,786 |
| 2022 | 316,907 |
| 2021 | 325,788 |
| 2020 | 302,061 |
| 2019 | 277,428 |
| 2018 | 295,411 |
| 2017 | 292,701 |
| 2016 | 331,024 |
| 2015 | 401,494 |
| 2014 | 390,931 |
| 2013 | 387,669 |
| 2012 | 398,186 |
| 2011 | 414,901 |
Facility insight: International Paper-Riegelwood
International Paper-Riegelwood (GHGRP ID 1007226) is a high-volume reporter at 302K MT CO₂e in 2023 from RIEGELWOOD, NC (#1,337 of 8,713 nationally) under Pulp and Paper (NAICS 322110).
Across 2011–2023, annual CO₂e fell 27.3%; peak load was 415K MT in 2011. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 415K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 27.3% below that peak (302K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2015→2016 (-17.6%, 70K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does International Paper-Riegelwood rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, International Paper-Riegelwood ranks #1,337 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #18 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 International Paper-Riegelwood? ▼
International Paper-Riegelwood's 302K MT CO₂e is higher than 7,376 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (85%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does International Paper-Riegelwood emit? ▼
International Paper-Riegelwood reported 302K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of INTERNATIONAL PAPER does International Paper-Riegelwood represent? ▼
International Paper-Riegelwood accounts for 5.6% of INTERNATIONAL PAPER's reported GHGRP CO₂e (302K MT of 5.4M MT), ranking #7 of 28 facilities under that parent.
What is International Paper-Riegelwood's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 34.2% of reported CO₂e at International Paper-Riegelwood, with CH₄ the larger non-CO₂ share at 32.9% (CO₂ 65.8%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does International Paper-Riegelwood rank inside Pulp and Paper? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Pulp and Paper, International Paper-Riegelwood ranks #43 of 246 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is International Paper-Riegelwood reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), International Paper-Riegelwood's emissions have decreased by 27.3%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside NC for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Pulp and Paper neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside NC (302K MT here).
Similar Pulp and Paper CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside NC.