These databases are designed to track the quantities of chemicals that are released to the air, land or water, or transferred to another site for recycling, treatment or disposal.

Corporate leaders, environmental advocates, policy makers and the public alike can use this information to track pollution performance and develop strategies to reduce emissions to protect our shared environment and improve quality of life.

Taking Stock is an annual report that supports these goals by analyzing comparable data from Canada, Mexico and the United States to present a North American picture of industrial pollution.

The report and its searchable database allow users the opportunity to compare and analyze the releases and transfers of toxic chemicals by location, chemical or facility. Users can also customize their search to compare releases to air, land or water.