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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., commonly referred to as Cleveland Cliffs, is a leading American producer of iron ore and steelmaking raw materials. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates primarily across the Great Lakes region, with significant mining and processing facilities dedicated to supplying the steel industry. Founded in 1847, Cleveland Cliffs has a long-standing history in the iron ore sector, evolving into a key player in North America's steel supply chain.
Specialising in the extraction and processing of iron ore, Cleveland Cliffs provides high-quality raw materials essential for steel manufacturing. Its integrated operations and focus on sustainable practices have helped establish the company as a notable leader in the industry. With a strong market position, Cleveland Cliffs continues to support the growth of the steel sector through its core products and strategic initiatives.
45
DitchCarbon score
+30 vs industry average
Cleveland Cliffs’s score of 45 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Iron Ores is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.836
20182025
The Iron Ores industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cleveland Cliffs's reported carbon emissions
Cleveland-Cliffs, a US-headquartered iron ores company, reported combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 33 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 29.4 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 3 billion kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions.
In 2024, their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 34.3 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 30.3 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and 3.4 billion kg CO2e in market-based Scope 2 emissions. In 2023, these figures were approximately 36.6 billion kg CO2e for combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with around 31.9 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4 billion kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2.
Cleveland-Cliffs has committed to reducing its combined absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2017 levels as a baseline. Furthermore, the company aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 for Scope 1 and 2. They also have long-term intensity targets: a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity per metric tonne of crude steel by 2035, and a 20% reduction in material upstream Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions intensity per metric tonne of crude steel by 2035. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. directly reports its emissions and climate commitments.
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Cleveland Cliffs’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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