Environment

Accelerating the green transition

Outokumpu is setting the industry standard in sustainable stainless steel with its low carbon footprint products and high level of circularity. Stainless steel itself has a pivotal role in mitigating climate change and maintaining biodiversity.

Minimizing our impact on the environment

We are committed to the 1.5°C target to mitigate climate change, and with up to 75% lower carbon footprint than the industry average, we support our customers to reduce their emissions. Together, we are working towards a world that lasts forever.

Our business is based on the circular economy: our products are made from up to 95% recycled content, which we then turn into fully recyclable stainless steel. This steel is utilized in various applications across society, including infrastructure, mobility, and household appliances.

Besides mitigating emissions and accelerating circularity, we also focus on reducing our impact on nature. We support biodiversity by mitigating our impact on climate as well as reusing and recycling materials and resources.

Key highlights

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Emission intensity reduction

We reduced our emissions by 32% including direct, indirect and supply chain emissions at the end of 2024 from the baseline of 2016.  
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High recycled content

In 2024, we kept our recycled material content on the record-high level of 95%, including recycled steel and other recycled metals.
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Climate action

Mitigating climate change with smart decarbonization
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Circularity

Strengthening the global circular economy with 100% recyclable, sustainable and long-lasting stainless steel
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Nature

Reducing our impacts on biodiversity and nature to protect people and the environment.
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