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Iron and Steel Production
FI
updated 9 days ago

Outokumpu

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Outokumpu, a leading global stainless steel manufacturer, is headquartered in Finland (FI) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1910, the company has established itself as a key player in the stainless steel industry, focusing on the production of high-quality stainless steel products for various sectors, including construction, automotive, and energy. Outokumpu's core offerings include a diverse range of stainless steel grades and products, such as coils, sheets, and plates, distinguished by their durability and corrosion resistance. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a pioneer in eco-friendly steel production. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, Outokumpu continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as a trusted partner in the global stainless steel supply chain.

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69

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

10

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Outokumpu's score of 69 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Outokumpu's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Outokumpu reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,702,456,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 990,643,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 364,704,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 3,408,983,000 kg CO2e. This represents a notable increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 3,464,311,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1,013,282,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 141,599,000 kg CO2e. Outokumpu has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 across all scopes of emissions. Specifically, they have committed to reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% per tonne of stainless steel by 2030, using 2016 as the base year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Additionally, Outokumpu is working towards making the Kemi mine the world's first carbon-neutral operating mine by 2025, demonstrating their commitment to reducing emissions in their operations. The company continues to focus on achieving carbon neutrality in its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050, reinforcing its long-term sustainability strategy.

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Scope 1
1,274,515,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
-
-
-
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Outokumpu's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Outokumpu is in FI, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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