Our people and communities are at the heart of our operations
By fostering partnerships and collaboration, we turn joint efforts into value for people, business, and society.
At Outokumpu, people and their expertise are at the core of the business to produce stainless steel in a safe and sustainable way. They contribute to our success by operating the machinery, systems and processes, and also by striving for continuous improvements and innovation.
We recognize that true sustainability extends beyond our own operations. We are working together with our suppliers and other external stakeholders to raise sustainability standards across the board. We are building a supply chain that supports a green and just transition. This includes not only our direct suppliers but extends deeper into the value chain, where transparency and shared responsibility are critical.
Working together with our communities
We contribute to community level well-being by paying taxes, by direct and indirect employment, as well as by numerous ways of community involvement. Even though Outokumpu operates in a global market, our production sites are often located in small cities or towns, where we may be one of the few private sector employers in the area. We recognize that our decisions may carry major impacts both our personnel, communities, and the local service providers and suppliers.
Our units have yearly discussions with neighbors or local community representatives on relevant topics such as employment environment, energy or sponsoring of local events. Typically, Outokumpu also organizes open-door events at its production sites for neighbors.
In sponsorships, Outokumpu prioritizes connections to stainless steel, sustainability, talent and education. Locally Outokumpu has sponsored for instance artworks by donating stainless steel, significant local projects and sports associations.