Cleveland Cliffs
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., commonly referred to as Cliffs, is a leading player in the steel and iron ore industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1847, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as its expansion into direct shipping ore and the acquisition of several mining operations across North America, particularly in the Great Lakes region. Cleveland-Cliffs primarily focuses on the production of iron ore pellets and flat-rolled steel products, catering to the automotive and construction sectors. Its unique approach to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Cliffs has established itself as a vital supplier in the steelmaking process, contributing to the industry's growth and resilience.
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Cleveland Cliffs's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Cleveland Cliffs reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 29,200,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 26,200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 3,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 30,200,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company’s emissions were slightly higher, with total emissions of about 32,500,000,000 kg CO2e, including approximately 27,900,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 3,900,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). Cleveland Cliffs has set an ambitious target to reduce its combined absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2017 levels as a baseline. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to climate action, with progress being regularly tracked and reported. Additionally, the company aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, further demonstrating its long-term commitment to sustainability. In terms of emissions intensity, Cleveland Cliffs reported a GHG emissions intensity of approximately 1,940 kg CO2e per metric ton of crude cast steel for 2024, which is a slight increase from 1,890 kg CO2e per metric ton in 2023. The company has also set a long-term goal to reduce emissions intensity per metric ton of crude steel by 30% by 2035, alongside a target to reduce material upstream Scope 3 GHG emissions intensity by 20% by the same year. Cleveland Cliffs operates with a clear focus on reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards and climate commitments to foster a more sustainable future.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Cleveland Cliffs is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
