Sherwin-Williams Co — Emissions Trend

Holland, MI · 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 14.9K in 2019 and closed at 7.0K in 2023 - a decreasing of -53.0% 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 n-Hexane at 21.9K, followed by Zinc compounds at 13.6K.

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 (-53.0%)
2019 Total
14.9K lbs
2023 Total
7.0K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
03.0K6.0K9.0K11.9K14.9K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 14.9K lbs 12
2020 13.6K lbs 12 -8.9%
2021 11.5K lbs 12 -15.2%
2022 9.8K lbs 12 -14.7%
2023 7.0K lbs 13 -28.6%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
n-Hexane 5.1K 4.4K 4.1K 5.7K 2.6K 21.9K
Zinc compounds 4.5K 4.6K 2.4K 1.3K 840 13.6K
Toluene 2.6K 2.1K 2.4K 1.6K 2.2K 11.0K
Cyclohexane 866 930 877 547 561 3.8K
Ethylbenzene 450 527 495 193 200 1.9K
Methanol 506 147 503 343 329 1.8K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 434 453 389 157 192 1.6K
Certain glycol ethers 213 212 226 44 29 724
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 203 86 28 3 3 323
Methyl isobutyl ketone 40 60 58 33 36 227
Naphthalene 27 27 27 81
Cumene 28 2 2 32
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates 0
Sodium nitrite 0

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 53%.
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.