Environmental Stewardship and Sustainable Development Go Hand in Hand at Cliffs
In 1891, President William G. Mather fostered an "open land policy," which reflected his social and humanitarian concerns, including his care for the environment. Within a few years, the company’s land department was established.
From this small acorn, a mighty oak has grown. Today, sustainable development is a business imperative and a way of life at Cliffs—from the reduction of environmental impacts to the revitalization of natural resources, all with open, transparent communication with interested stakeholders. Cliffs is committed to serve as a respectful citizen in its communities, providing a safe and healthful environment where current and future generations continue to benefit from its sustainable development of vital mineral resources.
Mining and mineral processing make a vital contribution to world development by providing the essential raw materials for products necessary for modern society. Cliffs recognizes that extraction and processing of the earth’s mineral resources must be accomplished in a responsible manner that minimizes impacts on the environment and the community. The company believes that stewardship with proper concern for the environment is an essential element of a successful business strategy and subscribes to the tenets of sustainable development.
