(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, describing it as a vital policy tool for preventing carbon leakage and supporting Europe’s climate goals. With CBAM set to begin in 2026, the company … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged anticircumvention measures, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, carbon leakage, CBAM, chromium mine EU, climate regulation Europe, downstream steel products, ETS, EU climate policy, EU Emissions Trading System, European Commission, European Steel Industry, ferrochromium benchmarks, Heidi Peltonen, Industrial Decarbonization, low-carbon steel, Outokumpu, Outokumpu Urges Broader Scope and Tighter Safeguards as EU Advances Carbon Border Mechanism, recycled steel, scope 2 emissions, sustainable stainless steel, Temporary Decarbonization Fund, VP Sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki will join Finland’s pavilion at COP30, the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. In collaboration with Aalto University, the university will present a multidisciplinary group of professors … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Aalto University, ACCC, Atmospheric and Climate Competence Center, Belem, Brazil, circular economy, Climate Action, Climate Justice, COP30, digitalisation, energy transition, Finland Pavilion, Finland Showcases Innovation and Research at UN Climate Conference COP30, Finnish Universities Unite for Global Climate Action at COP30 in Belem, global climate policy, green transition, Helsinki, INNOVATION, Nature-based solutions, Nokia, Outokumpu, Sitra, Stora Enso, sustainability, SYKE, Tampere, Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation, United Nations Climate Change Conference, University of Helsinki, University of Helsinki Strengthens International Climate Engagement at COP30, University of Helsinki to Join Finland Pavilion at COP30 in Brazil
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has released a whitepaper, The Evolution of Materials, showing how trade measures and geopolitical shifts are forcing companies worldwide to rethink stainless steel procurement. The research, based on a global survey of major industrial buyers with combined … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged aerospace, automotive, climate change, climate resilience, construction, consumer goods, Defense, ENERGY, global sourcing, global trade, infrastructure, Kati ter Horst, Outokumpu, Outokumpu report forecasts rising stainless steel demand despite trade disruption and sourcing challenges, Outokumpu Report Highlights How Tariffs and Geopolitical Shifts Are Redrawing the Global Stainless Steel Landscape, Outokumpu survey shows tariffs and global tensions forcing industries to rethink stainless steel sourcing, Outokumpu Whitepaper Reveals How Tariffs and Geopolitical Shifts Are Redefining Stainless Steel Procurement Strategies, Outokumpu whitepaper reveals rising demand for stainless steel despite trade disruptions and geopolitical uncertainty, procurement strategies, ReArm Europe, Stainless Steel, supply chain resilience, supply chain strategy, sustainable materials, sustainable steel, tariffs, trade disruptions
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has appointed Johan Lindh as Vice President, Investor Relations, effective November 17, 2025. He joins from Ahlstrom, where he served as Vice President of Group Investor Relations, and previously held senior positions at UPM, Ålandsbanken, and SEB. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, Ålandsbanken, capital markets, Corporate Communications, EVOLVE strategy, Helsinki, institutional investors, Investor Relations, Investor Relations to support EVOLVE strategy and investor engagement, Johan Lindh, Johan Lindh joins Outokumpu as Vice President, Marc-Simon Schaar, Nordic equities, Outokumpu, Outokumpu appoints experienced capital markets professional Johan Lindh to lead Investor Relations, SEB, strategic communications, UPM
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has been ranked 25th on Corporate Knights’ first-ever list of Europe’s 50 most sustainable companies, placing highest among steel industry participants. This marks the company’s first inclusion in the ranking, which evaluates ESG performance, sustainable revenue, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, circular economy, Clean200, climate targets, Corporate Knights, decarbonization, Emission Reduction, ESG, Europe’s 50 most sustainable companies, fair pay certification, green transition, Heidi Peltonen, leadership, Outokumpu, recycled materials, Stainless Steel, Steel Industry, sustainability, Sustainability Ranking, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has converted EUR 9,500,000 of its senior unsecured convertible bonds into 3,578,962 new shares, with no change to the total number of outstanding shares. After the cancellation of treasury shares, Outokumpu will hold 28,123,822 treasury shares. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu is converting EUR 2.5 million of its outstanding convertible bond into 941,832 new shares and simultaneously canceling an equal number of treasury shares to keep its total share count unchanged. Following the transaction, the company will retain … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has partnered with Alfa Laval and SSAB to provide cutting-edge plate heat exchangers for the Laakso Joint Hospital project in Helsinki. As part of a major redevelopment effort led by the City of Helsinki and Helsinki University … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged advanced materials, Alfa Laval, carbon footprint, Circle Green, cooling system, decarbonization, energy-efficient, Finland, green steel, Helsinki, hydrogen, Laakso Joint Hospital, low-emission, Outokumpu, partnership, plate heat exchangers, renewable energy, SSAB, SSAB Zero, sustainability, sustainable stainless steel, sustainable urbanization
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has completed a feasibility study for the potential construction of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) near its Tornio plant in Finland, aimed at enhancing low-carbon energy availability. The study confirms the project’s feasibility and outlines several advantages, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged bio-chemicals, bio-fuels, biogenic waste, carbon capture and utilization, carbon-neutrality, CCUS, clean energy, CO2, decarbonization, electricity, ENERGY, energy development, feasibility study, Finland, Finland nuclear legislation, heavy industries, industrial electrification, low-carbon energy, nuclear power, nuclear technology, Offtake agreement, Outokumpu, partnership, Small Modular Reactors, SMRs, Steel Industry, Stefan Erdmann, sustainability, Tornio
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has announced its decision to delay expanding its cold rolling capacity in the U.S., focusing instead on achieving an 80-kiloton increase in the Americas business area by 2025 through efficiency improvements. This decision follows a feasibility study … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged 25% import tariffs, Americas, ASIA, bottlenecks, cold rolling capacity, cold rolling expansion, feasibility study, free trade, global operations, hot rolling operations, import penetration, integrated operations, Kati ter Horst, melt shop, Mexico, North American market, Outokumpu, partnership, President and CEO, productivity improvements, San Luis Potosí, Stainless Steel, steel tariffs, strategic plan, U.S., U.S. market
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu is set to release a white paper addressing the future of the steel industry, highlighting the critical need for decarbonization and transformation amid growing geopolitical tensions. The report outlines five key shifts required to drive the green … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged decarbonizing, Jen Carson, Johann Steiner, Outokumpu, Steel Industry, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Kati ter Horst will become the President and CEO of Outokumpu on October 1, 2024, leading to her resignation from her current role as a member and vice chairman of the company’s board of directors. The board will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Moody’s has reaffirmed Outokumpu’s Ba2 corporate family rating with a stable outlook, maintaining the upgrade it made in May 2023 from a previous Ba3 rating. The decision reflects Moody’s recognition of Outokumpu’s strong financial position and successful profit … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Financial, investment, Marc-Simon Schaar, Moody, Outokumpu
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu is advancing its entry into the metal powder market for additive manufacturing, transitioning to commercial production after a successful pilot year at its Krefeld facility in Germany. The company aims to produce up to 330 tons of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Germany, Marten Franz, Metal Powder Production, Outokumpu, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has appointed Ulla Paajanen as the Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Strategic Advisory, effective June 3, 2024. With extensive experience in capital markets, particularly within the process industry, Ulla brings a wealth of knowledge in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leading manufacturer in sustainable stainless steel, has secured the ResponsibleSteel certification for all its production facilities in Europe, making it the first Nordic company to earn this accolade for all seven of its sites across Finland, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, Security & Safety, Sweden
Tagged Anna Vainikainen, Annie Heaton, Finland, Germany, Heidi Peltonen, Nordics, Outokumpu, ResponsibleSteel Certification, safety, sustainability, sustainable steel production, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel production, has once again been honored as one of Europe’s Climate Leaders by the Financial Times. This recognition underscores Outokumpu’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing transparency in … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Awards, Climate, Europe, Johann Steiner, leadership, Outokumpu, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Marel has embarked on a pilot project to utilize green steel, produced using renewable energy and recycled materials, in its manufacturing processes to reduce environmental impact. This initiative is part of Marel’s broader strategy to meet its Science-Based … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Government, Iceland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Arni Sigurdsson, carbon emissions, Finland, green steel, Iris Tryggvadottir, Marel, Olafur Fridriksson, Outokumpu, partnership, Sjoerd van der Heijden, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, in a robust advancement of its strategic plan, has increased its EBITDA run-rate improvement target by €150 million to €350 million, aiming to bolster its competitiveness in the stainless steel industry. Achieving its initial target ahead of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Financial, Heikki Malinen, investment, Outokumpu
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, in line with its company strategy announced in November 2023, has concluded negotiations with employee representatives regarding restructuring measures in Germany. The plan involves shutting down operations at the Dahlerbrück and Hockenheim sites and centralizing advanced materials … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Germany, Outokumpu, partnership, Restructuring Negotiations, Thomas Anstots
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