Thermo Fisher Scientific — Emissions Trend

Chelmsford, MA · 2022–2023

This page assembles 2 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Thermo Fisher Scientific, spanning 2022–2023. 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 63.1K in 2022 and closed at 351.1K in 2023 - a increasing of +456.7% 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 414.2K.

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
↑ Increasing (+456.7%)
2022 Total
63.1K lbs
2023 Total
351.1K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
070.2K140.4K210.7K280.9K351.1K 20222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2022 63.1K lbs 1
2023 351.1K lbs 1 +456.7%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20222023 Total
Methanol 63.1K 351.1K 414.2K

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 Thermo Fisher Scientific getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2022–2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 457%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 2 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2022–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.