Tesla Inc. — Emissions Trend

Fremont, CA · 2020–2023 · Parent: Tesla Inc

This page assembles 4 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Tesla Inc., spanning 2020–2023. 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 5.4K in 2020 and closed at 115.0K in 2023 - a increasing of +2020.3% 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 Nickel And Nickel Compounds at 139.1K, followed by Manganese And Manganese Compounds at 13.9K.

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 electrical equipment facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+2020.3%)
2020 Total
5.4K lbs
2023 Total
115.0K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
023.0K46.0K69.0K92.0K115.0K 2020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2020 5.4K lbs 3
2021 17.6K lbs 5 +224.0%
2022 29.8K lbs 4 +69.8%
2023 115.0K lbs 4 +285.4%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 2020202120222023 Total
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 14.5K 26.2K 98.3K 139.1K
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 930 14 13.0K 13.9K
Cobalt And Cobalt Compounds 2.0K 3.6K 3.5K 9.1K
Nickel compounds 4.5K 4.5K
Cobalt compounds 629 629
Copper 68 28 235 330
Manganese compounds 306 306
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 2 2

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 Tesla Inc. getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2020–2023, Tesla Inc.'s total toxic releases have increased by approximately 2020%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 4 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2020–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.