Cleveland Cliffs Sustainability Profile
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 significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, totalling approximately 26,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 3,300,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions globally. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached approximately 30,200,000,000 kg CO2e. The company 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 a proactive approach to climate action, with progress being actively tracked. Cleveland Cliffs aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, further demonstrating its long-term commitment to sustainability. Additionally, the company has established targets to reduce GHG emissions intensity per metric ton of crude steel produced by 30% by 2035 for both Scope 1 and location-based Scope 2 emissions, and to reduce material upstream Scope 3 emissions intensity by 20% by the same year. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., with no data cascaded from a parent or related organization. This comprehensive strategy positions Cleveland Cliffs as a responsible player in the steel industry, addressing the urgent need for climate action.
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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's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Cleveland Cliffs has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
