BAE SYSTEMS — Emissions Trend

Louisville, KY · 2019–2023 · Parent: BAE SYSTEMS INC

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for BAE SYSTEMS, 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 659 in 2019 and closed at 169 in 2023 — a decreasing of -74.4% 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 Copper at 999, followed by Chromium at 675.

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 fabricated metals facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-74.4%)
2019 Total
659 lbs
2023 Total
169 lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0132264395527659 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 659 lbs 3
2020 212 lbs 4 -67.9%
2021 384 lbs 4 +81.6%
2022 555 lbs 4 +44.4%
2023 169 lbs 4 -69.6%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Copper 147 92 292 432 36 999
Chromium 406 55 49 94 70 675
Nickel 106 48 39 27 61 280
Lead 17 5 2 1 24

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 BAE SYSTEMS getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, BAE SYSTEMS's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 74%.
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.