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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Cleveland Cliffs's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Iron Ores industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Cleveland Cliffs's score of 32 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Cleveland Cliffs's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cleveland Cliffs reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,500,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 27,900,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4,600,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, with a focus on both direct and indirect emissions. The company's emissions have shown a downward trend over recent years, with total emissions decreasing from about 34,500,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 32,500,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This reduction aligns with their ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices within the steel industry. Cleveland Cliffs has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, their commitment to reducing carbon emissions is evident in their operational strategies and reporting practices. The company continues to focus on improving emissions intensity, with reported values of approximately 1,890 kg CO2e per metric ton of crude cast steel in 2023. Overall, Cleveland Cliffs is actively working towards minimising its carbon footprint while maintaining transparency in its emissions data, reflecting a growing awareness of climate responsibilities within the steel manufacturing sector.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
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.
