University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC · RICHLAND COUNTY · NAICS 221330
Data updated May 2026
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, University of South Carolina ranks #5,008 of 8,713 U.S. reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e and #69 of 117 facilities in SC.
- National rank #5,008 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #69 of 117 in SC
- #1,192 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- 100% of UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- +37.4% since 2011
University of South Carolina vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
37,991 5008th of 8713 higher than 3,705 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 100% of UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA reported parent CO₂e (38K MT of 38K MT ). Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #1,192 of 1,732 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 38K 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%
- 38K MT
- CH₄
- 0.1%
- 19 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 26 MT
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 37,991 |
| 2022 | 34,998 |
| 2021 | 35,942 |
| 2020 | 34,025 |
| 2019 | 32,615 |
| 2018 | 34,174 |
| 2017 | 32,841 |
| 2016 | 33,639 |
| 2015 | 32,734 |
| 2014 | 38,561 |
| 2013 | 32,889 |
| 2012 | 30,075 |
| 2011 | 27,651 |
Facility insight: University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1007355) reported 38K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in Columbia, SC within RICHLAND COUNTY. Among GHGRP reporters it ranks #5,008 of 8,713 nationally by latest CO₂e and #69 of 117 in SC. The site is classified under Power Plants with NAICS code 221330.
From 2011 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 37.4% (peak 39K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2014 at 39K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 1.5% below that peak (38K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2014→2015 (-15.1%, 6K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does University of South Carolina rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, University of South Carolina ranks #5,008 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #69 of 117 facilities in SC (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than University of South Carolina? ▼
University of South Carolina's 38K MT CO₂e is higher than 3,705 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (43%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does University of South Carolina emit? ▼
University of South Carolina reported 38K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA does University of South Carolina represent? ▼
University of South Carolina accounts for 100% of UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA's reported GHGRP CO₂e (38K MT of 38K MT).
What is University of South Carolina's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at University of South Carolina, 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 University of South Carolina rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, University of South Carolina ranks #1,192 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is University of South Carolina reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), University of South Carolina's emissions have increased by 37.4%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Two GHGRP-derived peer sets for University of South Carolina, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not state-geo containment.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside SC (38K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside SC.