International Paper Co - Savannah Complex – Emissions Trend

Savannah, GA · 2019–2023 · Parent: International Paper Co

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for International Paper Co - Savannah Complex, 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 900.0K in 2019 and closed at 884.1K in 2023 – a flat trend of 1.8% 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 Methanol at 2.0M, followed by Ammonia at 925.5K.

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 paper facility.

Overall Trend
→ Stable (-1.8%)
2019 Total
900.0K lbs
2023 Total
884.1K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0191.3K382.5K573.8K765.1K956.3K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 900.0K lbs 16 -
2020 956.3K lbs 15 +6.3%
2021 941.2K lbs 15 -1.6%
2022 885.9K lbs 15 -5.9%
2023 884.1K lbs 15 -0.2%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Methanol 361.0K 382.2K 428.0K 423.6K 399.3K 2.0M
Ammonia 179.9K 197.1K 189.5K 176.9K 182.2K 925.5K
Hydrogen sulfide 107.6K 107.3K 105.5K 101.9K 103.5K 525.7K
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 70.0K 73.2K 70.6K 64.2K 66.0K 344.0K
Acetaldehyde 37.8K 43.1K 41.1K 37.5K 38.0K 197.3K
Manganese compounds 81.9K 90.0K - - - 171.9K
Manganese And Manganese Compounds - - 57.4K 39.7K 46.0K 143.1K
Zinc compounds 12.0K 11.8K 19.5K 14.7K 20.5K 78.4K
Formaldehyde 15.2K 16.1K 15.5K 14.4K 14.8K 76.0K
Phenol 12.2K 13.1K 12.6K 11.6K 12.0K 61.4K
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 20.5K - 420 359 350 21.6K
Barium And Barium Compounds - 20.9K - - - 20.9K
Lead And Lead Compounds 1.7K 1.5K 1.1K 864 1.2K 6.4K
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 162 167 160 145 149 783
Cresol (mixed isomers) 6 15 27 17 107 171

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 International Paper Co - Savannah Complex getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, International Paper Co - Savannah Complex's total toxic releases have remained relatively stable.
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.