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Empowering Employees, Connecting with Communities

One of our most important stakeholder groups are the local communities that host our operations. We engage directly with residents, elected officials, community leaders and organizations to foster open communication and ensure we are a good neighbor. Through the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation, we support important needs of our communities. Through our dedicated employees, we donate our time and expertise to meaningful causes.

Ensuring Employee Health & Safety

Safety remains paramount to Cleveland-Cliffs. We continually evolve and improve our Company-wide health and safety program to ensure that everyone returns home the same way they arrived that day. 2024 was a record safety year for Cliffs, with the lowest ever Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) since becoming a steel company.

Employee & Union Engagement

Cleveland-Cliffs treats employees as partners and does not take for granted their role in our Company’s success. We know that maintaining strong, positive relationships with labor unions is key to our long-term growth. Over 70% of our total workforce is represented by three prominent unions: United Steelworkers (USW), United Auto Workers (UAW), and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). In 2024, we welcomed 1,800 additional USW-represented employees through the acquisition of Stelco.

Respectful Workplace

Through our OneCliffs Way of Doing Business, we outline our Core Values, which include Trust, Respect and Open Communication. We do not make employment-related decisions nor do we discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to make Cliffs a safe place to work for all. Harassment and/or intimidation are not tolerated anywhere in our Company, and we hope our people make a career at Cliffs doing meaningful and challenging work.

Official Steel Partner of Meyer Shank Racing

Cleveland-Cliffs was the primary sponsor of the #06 Cliffs Car driven by Helio Castroneves in the 2024 Indianapolis 500. Meyer Shank Racing is an Ohio based team and Helio is a four-time winner at the Indianapolis 500 races. The partnership goes beyond our name on a car, but is a true collaboration with the race team. Our Tubular Components business based out of Walbridge, Ohio and Columbus, Indiana worked with the MSR team to develop crowd control barriers and wing racks that provide increased strength and durability at a lighter weight than their previous equipment (see above photo, right).

The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation

The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation was established in 1962 and has been a dedicated resource for charitable giving activities in the United States for over 60 years.

The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation strives to have a positive impact in the areas where Cleveland-Cliffs operates by partnering with and investing in non-profit organizations that enhance educational opportunities, protect and improve the environment, promote human health, and support vibrant communities.

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Community

At Cleveland-Cliffs, we are committed to the communities where we operate. We know that the support of our host communities has been critical to Cleveland-Cliffs’ success throughout the company’s long history and we don’t take for granted the privilege of operating in these areas. That is why we seek to give back – as a company and through the Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation – with the investment of time and resources in the programs and people that make these great places to live, work, and play.

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