Decarbonising life

Our industry is not only making steel more responsible. We are steadily decarbonising life. Stainless steel can be recycled virtually forever. And now we want to challenge the industry to decarbonise it faster.

You can already choose consumer accessories, a washing machine or a car with a smaller carbon footprint because the producer has chosen emission-minimised raw materials such as Outokumpu stainless steel. In the future you can make that decision even more often.

From decarbonised dryers to sustainable spoons

Emission-minimised raw materials means better products. To us it also means commitment to the 1,5 degrees Paris Agreement. And already some tough decisions. To get there 90% of our material is now recycled, 76% of our energy is low-carbon, 95% of our scope 1 and 2 emissions can be eliminated, and we have commercialised stainless steel with a 92% lower carbon footprint compared to industry average.

Complex numbers, great results!

"Acting today with circularity is responsibility but it’s also a good investment."

– Stefan Erdmann, EVP,
Sustainability & Technology

Decarbonizing the stainless steel industry

Stainless steel is a cornerstone of today’s society – it’s used almost everywhere in our daily lives. Our chance to design the future of our planet is now.

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Journey towards green transition

What can energy-intensive companies do to make the green transition a reality? With each of our decisions, we aim to move one step closer to a more sustainable world.

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Decarbonising life

Imagine a material that is durable, versatile and virtually 100% recyclable forever. You don't have to. That material is steel.

Sustainability is not only about what you do, but also how you do it. Three main factors enable us to make claim to the lowest carbon footprint in the stainless steel industry.

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Welcome to the world of transparency

Why can you expect all companies to calculate and report all indirect emissions in the future? Because stainless steel is a superb material for sustainable solutions once they are reduced.

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Partnerships are crucial in accelerating change

Together Klöckner & Co and Outokumpu share common values and a vision of sustainable growth. It is a great example how co-operation can make an entire industry excited of positive change and responsibility.

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Network fosters action

Today all of us, not just the steel industry, are asked, required, rushed, inspired and encouraged to drive sustainable change by not only consumer demand or governmental regulation but by multiple partners and specialists. We appreciate their expertise and contribution.