Chemical-Level Modeling of Greenhouse Gas(GHG) Emissions in Electronics Manufacturing: An Empirical Analysis Using Facility-Reported EPA Data

In the era of swift technological progress, the environmental impacts of electronics production have become increasingly significant. This research provides a comprehensive, data-driven examination of greenhouse gas emissions at the molecular level inside the electronics manufacturing sector. I performed a systematic analysis of individual fluorinated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across diverse chemicals, sites, and years utilizing facility-reported data from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The analysis identified the predominant chemical species and highlighted significant facility-level and temporal trends in the industry by focusing on reported emissions in metric tons. A limited number of chemicals contribute disproportionately to total emissions, as indicated by exploratory data analysis, whereas annual patterns reveal variability associated with facility operations and manufacturing cycles.

Total Chemical Emissions by Year

Distribution of Chemical Emissions

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Actual vs Predicted Emissions