Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Cleveland-Cliffs's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Cleveland-Cliffs completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Cleveland-Cliffs has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cleveland-Cliffs's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cleveland-Cliffs amounted to 32,500,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cleveland-Cliffs increased by 8.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Cleveland-Cliffs's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cleveland-Cliffs's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cleveland-Cliffs were 27,900,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Cleveland-Cliffs reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Cleveland-Cliffs's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1.45%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Cleveland-Cliffs's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Cleveland-Cliffs's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Cleveland-Cliffs reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,900,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,600,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Cleveland-Cliffs reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Cleveland-Cliffs's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Cleveland-Cliffs 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Cleveland-Cliffs use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Cleveland-Cliffs reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Cleveland-Cliffs's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Cleveland-Cliffs’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Cleveland-Cliffs reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,900,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 21,996 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,268.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Cleveland-Cliffs's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Cleveland-Cliffs's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Cleveland-Cliffs reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,268.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 132.86 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Cleveland-Cliffs rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Cleveland-Cliffs ranked 21 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Cleveland-Cliffs among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a