Sherwin-Williams Co – Emissions Trend

Birmingham, AL · 2019–2023 · Parent: The Sherwin-Williams Co

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Sherwin-Williams Co, spanning 2019–2023. Each annual total aggregates on-site air emissions, surface-water discharges, land disposal, and off-site transfers reported by the facility under EPCRA Section 313, which requires disclosure whenever a listed chemical is manufactured, processed, or otherwise used above threshold quantities.

Reported releases opened at 27.7K in 2019 and closed at 23.4K in 2023 – a decrease of 15.4% over the window. The chart below stacks the four TRI release media (air, water, land, off-site) and overlays the yearly total. The top contributor by cumulative mass is Zinc compounds at 21.8K, followed by Certain glycol ethers at 21.5K.

Because TRI figures are estimated, not metered, year-over-year deltas can reflect methodology revisions, ownership changes, or shifts in what a facility classifies as reportable, not only physical emission changes. Treat the trajectory as a disclosure record, and cross-reference with the EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) system for the fuller regulatory picture on this chemicals facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-15.4%)
2019 Total
27.7K lbs
2023 Total
23.4K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
05.5K11.1K16.6K22.2K27.7K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 27.7K lbs 18 -
2020 26.7K lbs 18 -3.7%
2021 19.2K lbs 18 -28.0%
2022 22.6K lbs 18 +17.8%
2023 23.4K lbs 18 +3.6%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Zinc compounds 6.9K 6.1K 2.4K 3.7K 2.7K 21.8K
Certain glycol ethers 1.1K 6.5K 2.3K 4.2K 7.4K 21.5K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 6.5K 5.0K 3.8K 3.1K 2.8K 21.2K
n-Butyl alcohol 3.5K 2.7K 2.8K 2.8K 2.4K 14.3K
Formaldehyde 3.0K 2.2K 1.5K 1.5K 1.2K 9.3K
Ethylbenzene 1.4K 1.1K 1.2K 1.6K 1.4K 6.7K
Methyl isobutyl ketone 1.6K 1.2K 546 572 867 4.7K
Toluene 1.6K 1.1K 307 336 314 3.7K
Ethyl acrylate 557 - 859 770 663 2.8K
Ethylene glycol 151 144 932 864 755 2.8K
Cumene 88 65 597 957 964 2.7K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 729 504 347 460 400 2.4K
Styrene - - 828 759 650 2.2K
Methyl methacrylate - - 635 591 500 1.7K
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 421 113 123 447 379 1.5K

About This Data

Trend data is sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Facilities report annually. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. Year-over-year changes may reflect changes in production, pollution control measures, reporting methodology, or chemical thresholds.

A decrease in reported releases does not necessarily indicate improved environmental performance, as it may reflect production cutbacks, facility closures, or changes in reporting requirements. Similarly, increases may reflect expanded production rather than degraded environmental practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sherwin-Williams Co getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Sherwin-Williams Co's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 15%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 5 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.