Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Cleveland-Cliffs's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cleveland-Cliffs's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cleveland-Cliffs amounted to 30,200,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cleveland-Cliffs decreased by 7.08%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cleveland-Cliffs were 26,200,000 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 decreased by 4.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cleveland-Cliffs's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Cleveland-Cliffs's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Cleveland-Cliffs reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,300,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,000,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Cleveland-Cliffs reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Cleveland-Cliffs's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 13.04% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Cleveland-Cliffs use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Cleveland-Cliffs reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,200,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 19,185 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,365.65 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 2024, Cleveland-Cliffs reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,365.65 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 2024, Cleveland-Cliffs ranked 23 out of 24 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