Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC
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EAST CHICAGO, IN · Lake · NAICS 331110
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,783,021 |
| 2022 | 5,598,566 |
| 2021 | 5,616,104 |
| 2020 | 6,173,199 |
| 2019 | 6,200,942 |
| 2018 | 6,360,091 |
| 2017 | 6,972,176 |
| 2016 | 6,893,400 |
| 2015 | 6,218,608 |
| 2014 | 5,421,539 |
| 2013 | 7,387,407 |
| 2012 | 6,783,331 |
| 2011 | 7,303,151 |
Facility Insight: Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC
Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1000156) reported 5.8M metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in EAST CHICAGO, IN within Lake. The site is classified under Metals with NAICS code 331110.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 20.8%, with the peak observed year showing up to 7.4M MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC is a major emissions source, reporting 5.8M metric tons of CO2 equivalent. Facilities of this scale typically include power plants, refineries, or large manufacturing operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC emit? ▼
Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC reported 5.8M MT CO2e in 2023.
Is Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC's emissions have decreased by 20.8%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.