Cleveland Cliffs
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., commonly referred to as Cliffs, is a leading player in the steel and iron ore industry, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1847, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as its expansion into direct shipping iron ore and the acquisition of several steelmaking facilities across the United States. Cleveland-Cliffs primarily focuses on the production of iron ore pellets and flat-rolled steel products, catering to a diverse range of industries, including automotive and construction. Its commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in a competitive market, as the company strives to reduce its environmental footprint while delivering high-quality materials. With a strong market position, Cleveland-Cliffs continues to be a vital contributor to the North American steel supply chain, recognised for its operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives.
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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 22 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cleveland Cliffs's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cleveland Cliffs reported approximately 3 million tonnes CO2e in total emissions, comprising about 2.1 million tonnes from Scope 1 and around 0.1 million tonnes from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, as evidenced by their emissions intensity metrics, which indicate an average emissions intensity of about 2,150 tonnes CO2e per integrated mill. Over the years, Cleveland Cliffs has demonstrated a gradual reduction in emissions. For instance, in 2022, their total emissions were approximately 3.4 million tonnes CO2e, down from about 4.0 million tonnes in 2021. This trend highlights their efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Cleveland Cliffs has not publicly set specific reduction targets under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, they have received varying scores from CDP, indicating a need for improvement in their climate strategy and transparency. Overall, Cleveland Cliffs is actively working towards enhancing their sustainability practices, focusing on reducing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions while striving for greater accountability in their climate commitments.
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Add to project2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Cleveland Cliffs is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
