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 total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 29.5 billion kg CO2e, comprising 26.2 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 3.3 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set a significant commitment to reduce its GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 from 2017 levels, which applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This target reflects Cleveland Cliffs' proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. Additionally, the company aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, further demonstrating its long-term commitment to environmental stewardship. Cleveland Cliffs is also targeting a 30% reduction in GHG emissions intensity per metric ton of crude steel produced by 2035, which encompasses both Scope 1 and location-based Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, it plans to reduce material upstream Scope 3 GHG emissions intensity by 20% by 2035. Cleveland Cliffs' emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are independently sourced from Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. This transparency in reporting underscores the company's dedication to sustainability and accountability in its operations.
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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.
