Boeing Commercial Airplane Group North Boeing Field – Emissions Trend

Seattle, WA · 2019–2023 · Parent: The Boeing Co

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Boeing Commercial Airplane Group North Boeing Field, 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 9.8K in 2019 and closed at 2.2K in 2023 – a decrease of 77.7% 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 Methyl isobutyl ketone at 18.8K, followed by Diethanolamine at 2.7K.

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 transportation equipment facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-77.7%)
2019 Total
9.8K lbs
2023 Total
2.2K lbs

Annual disclosure change

What changed: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023
  • Boeing Commercial Airplane Group North Boeing Field's total reported releases fell from 6.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Boeing Commercial Airplane Group North Boeing Field's air releases fell from 5.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Boeing Commercial Airplane Group North Boeing Field's off-site transfers fell from 774 lb in 2022 to 726 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
02.0K3.9K5.9K7.9K9.8K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 9.8K lbs 4 -
2020 2.2K lbs 4 -77.3%
2021 4.0K lbs 4 +78.3%
2022 6.1K lbs 4 +52.4%
2023 2.2K lbs 4 -63.8%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Methyl isobutyl ketone 7.7K 1.4K 3.2K 5.1K 1.3K 18.8K
Diethanolamine 970 538 364 443 374 2.7K
Certain glycol ethers 1.1K 274 364 431 430 2.6K
Naphthalene 24 31 43 40 45 183

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 Boeing Commercial Airplane Group North Boeing Field getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group North Boeing Field's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 78%.
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.