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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Cleveland Cliffs's score of 32 is higher than 88% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 32,500,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 27,900,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4,600,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the years, Cleveland Cliffs has shown a trend in emissions, with total emissions recorded at about 44,100,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017, indicating a significant reduction in subsequent years. For instance, emissions decreased to approximately 32,200,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and further to about 33,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite the absence of formal reduction targets or climate pledges, Cleveland Cliffs continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, with reported figures of 1,890 kg CO2e per metric ton of crude cast steel in 2023. The company is actively engaged in sustainability efforts, aligning with industry standards for emissions reporting and 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cleveland Cliffs is not committed to any 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.
