Paradise Mine
Bremen, KY · MUHLENBERG COUNTY · NAICS 212112
Last reported 2019. This facility's newest EPA GHGRP report is for 2019, not 2023, so its figures and its rank compare older data with 2023 peers. The ranking tables mark facilities like this one with a "Last reported" label.
Data updated May 2026
Paradise Mine sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#2,104 of 8,713 nationally, #40 of 178 in KY).
- National rank #2,104 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #40 of 178 in KY
- #175 of 1,599 in Other
- +44.2% since 2011
Paradise Mine vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
139,634 2104th of 8713 higher than 6,609 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2019
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Other sector it ranks #175 of 1,599 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 139,634 |
| 2018 | 212,154 |
| 2017 | 84,462 |
| 2016 | 183,477 |
| 2015 | 230,276 |
| 2014 | 133,222 |
| 2013 | 128,098 |
| 2012 | 60,281 |
| 2011 | 96,844 |
Facility insight: Paradise Mine
Paradise Mine (GHGRP ID 1010173) is a high-volume reporter at 140K MT CO₂e in 2019 from Bremen, KY (#2,104 of 8,713 nationally) under Other (NAICS 212112).
From 2011 to 2019, reported CO₂e rose 44.2% (peak 230K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2019, a complete 9-year record.
Peak year was 2015 at 230K MT CO2e; latest 2019 sits 39.4% below that peak (140K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2017→2018 (+151.2%, 128K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Paradise Mine rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Paradise Mine ranks #2,104 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #40 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 Paradise Mine? ▼
Paradise Mine's 140K MT CO₂e is higher than 6,609 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (76%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Paradise Mine emit? ▼
Paradise Mine reported 140K MT CO2e in 2019.
Where does Paradise Mine rank inside Other? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Other, Paradise Mine ranks #175 of 1,599 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Paradise Mine reducing emissions? ▼
Over 9 reporting years (2011–2019), Paradise Mine's emissions have increased by 44.2%. 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 Other neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside KY (140K MT here).
Similar Other CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside KY.