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Pioneering materials and technologies that power tomorrow

Outokumpu joins COP30 as part of the Finnish Pavilion, advancing stainless steel’s role in decarbonization and circularity

our purpose

Driving Industrial Evolution at COP30

Outokumpu’s vision is to pioneer materials and technologies that power tomorrow. As the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, we carry a responsibility to enable decarbonization at scale. Stainless steel plays a crucial role in advancing low-emission energy, resilient cities, and technological innovation.

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, we join the Finnish Pavilion to contribute the perspective of heavy industry as a catalyst for change and to showcase how circular solutions can accelerate the global transition.

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Meet us at COP30

President & CEO, outokumpu

Kati ter Horst

As an industry leader, Kati ter Horst drives Outokumpu at the forefront of low-carbon industrial transformation – harnessing the potential of technology and rethinking material science to shape a sustainable future. Focus Areas: Metals and materials technology and innovation, future-readiness in industrial companies, industrial sovereignty and resilience.
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VP Sustainability, Outokumpu

Heidi Peltonen

As the sustainability leader of Outokumpu, Heidi Peltonen drives industrial decarbonization and circularity – while advocating for ambitious climate regulation together with the whole value chain. Focus Areas: Industrial decarbonization, green steel, circular economy, climate investment, climate regulation, sustainable value chains.
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Pioneering a Low-Carbon Society

Finland is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2035, positioning itself among the world’s climate leaders. At COP30, the Finnish Pavilion will showcase the country’s climate ambition—where success depends on fostering innovation, driving green investments, and collaboration across all sectors.

Outokumpu proudly joins the Finnish delegation, representing the industrial sector alongside Nokia, helping to pave the way toward a low-emission future.


White paper

The Evolution of Materials: Stainless Steel Insights 2025

As technologies morph and political winds shift, one constant runs through every scenario: societies will still need vast expanses of resilient, low-impact infrastructure and energy.

Learn more on how to combat the cost of corrosion from our latest white paper.

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Insights

Industrial Evolution Insights