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Outotec

Outotec, a leading Finnish company headquartered in Finland (FI), is renowned for its expertise in the minerals and metals processing industry. Founded in 2006, Outotec has rapidly established itself as a key player in sustainable technology solutions, focusing on areas such as hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and water treatment. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Outotec offers a diverse range of core products and services, including innovative process technologies and comprehensive plant solutions. Their commitment to sustainability and efficiency sets them apart in the market, enabling clients to optimise resource use and minimise environmental impact. Recognised for their pioneering advancements, Outotec has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the global mining and metallurgical sectors.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Outotec's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

19

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Steam and Hot Water Supply 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.

1

Industry Benchmark

Outotec's score of 19 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Outotec's reported carbon emissions

As of 2016, Outotec reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,131,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,910,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 7,270,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 14,952,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, the previous year, 2015, Outotec's total emissions were about 33,839,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 4,431,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 7,646,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 21,762,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions of about 7,708,000 kg CO2e from 2015 to 2016. Despite these figures, Outotec has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for enhanced climate commitments within the industry context. As a company headquartered in Finland (FI), Outotec is positioned to align with global sustainability trends and expectations, yet further transparency regarding their climate strategies would be beneficial.

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Scope 1
2,841,000
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Scope 2
8,323,000
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Scope 3
14,861,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Outotec's primary industry is Steam and hot water supply services, which is medium 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 Outotec is in FI, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Outotec is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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

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