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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Cleveland-Cliffs's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Cleveland-Cliffs conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 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 Waste Recovered | 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 Hazardous Waste Generated | 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 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 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 Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Cleveland-Cliffs generated a total of 2,178,966metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 33.87% of Cleveland-Cliffs's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 66.13% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
Cleveland-Cliffs's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Cleveland-Cliffs's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Cleveland-Cliffs reported a total waste generation of 2,178,966 metric tonnes, of which 33.87% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Cleveland-Cliffs is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Has Cleveland-Cliffs reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Cleveland-Cliffs's total waste generation decreased by 21.42%, including a further 29.36% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Cleveland-Cliffs's waste recovery rate declined by 21.67%, with a further 18.55% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, while Cleveland-Cliffs has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.
Cleveland-Cliffs’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Cleveland-Cliffs’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Cleveland-Cliffs generated a total of 2,178,966 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 25.79% of Cleveland-Cliffs's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.74.21% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Cleveland-Cliffs’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Cleveland-Cliffs reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Cleveland-Cliffs's total waste generation decreased by 21.42%, with an additional 29.36% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Cleveland-Cliffs's total output increased by 5.07%, including a further 38.14% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.a
Overall, Cleveland-Cliffs's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.a
How does Cleveland-Cliffs treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Cleveland-Cliffs reported that 561,933 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 25.79% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.Approximately 25.39% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials.a