Ovako, a leading name in the basic iron and steel industry, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a key player in the production of high-quality steel and ferro-alloys, focusing on innovative solutions for various sectors, including automotive and engineering.
Specialising in long products, Ovako is renowned for its unique offerings, such as high-performance steel grades that enhance durability and efficiency. The company’s commitment to sustainability and advanced manufacturing processes has positioned it favourably in the market, earning recognition for its contributions to both industry and environmental stewardship. With a strong emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction, Ovako continues to drive advancements in the steel sector, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global marketplace.
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Ovako’s score of 56 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Iron and Steel Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Iron and Steel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ovako's reported carbon emissions
Ovako, a basic iron and steel and ferro-alloy producer headquartered in SE, reported a total of approximately 446 million kg CO2e in 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
In 2023, Ovako's total emissions were approximately 507 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 154 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were around 3.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 350 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, Ovako reported approximately 611 million kg CO2e in 2022 and approximately 706 million kg CO2e in 2021. In 2020, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 177 million kg CO2e.
Ovako has set ambitious climate targets. By 2030, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45% and absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25%, using 2021 as the base year. Furthermore, Ovako is working towards a 90% reduction in all absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2040, with the ultimate goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2045. They also have a target to have fossil-free heating on all their sites by 2030. A hydrogen initiative is in place to reduce CO2 emissions in their production by approximately 50% compared to the 2015 base year.
Ovako's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Ovako Group AB, which is at cascade level 0 for performance data. Their SBTi and CDP initiatives are sourced from Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd. at cascade level 1, and their CA100 involvement is with Nippon Steel Corporation at cascade level 2.
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Ovako’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
9 goals2040
90% reduction in Scope 2
This is followed by a target by 2040 to reduce all absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 90 percent, leading to net-zero emission by 2045.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd.
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd.The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Inherited from Nippon Steel CorporationEmissions comparison with industry peers
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