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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.

speakers

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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OUTOKUMPU PROGRAM

Our program at COP30

The program is tentative, and is subject to changes in COP30 official or Finland Pavilion program changes.

Date Speaker Session Location
Tue 11th Nov
Heidi Peltonen Heidi Peltonen
 Finnish Pavilion Opening Ceremony Finnish Pavilion
Tue 11th Nov
Heidi Peltonen Heidi Peltonen

Transparency in critical raw material supply chains

As demand for critical raw materials raises, so do the risks to ecosystems, communities, and governance. This high-level panel brings together voices from mining, metals, and civil society to explore how we can secure the materials needed for the green transition — without compromising sustainability. Join the dialogue on one of the decade’s most pressing supply chain challenges.

Finnish Pavilion
Wed 12th Nov
Heidi Peltonen Heidi Peltonen

Forging the Future: Scaling Green Steel Across the Value Chain

Green steel is no longer a niche innovation – it’s becoming a cornerstone of industrial decarbonization. But scaling it across value chains demands bold action from industry, finance, and policy alike. In this panel, Outokumpu brings together leaders from heavy industry, technology, and political decision making to explore how collaboration and demand-side action can accelerate market traction for near-zero steel. The discussion will spotlight the role of lead markets, climate commitments, and long-term offtake agreements in building a credible market for sustainable materials.

Finnish Pavilion
Thu 13th Nov
Kati ter Horst Kati ter Horst

CEO Talks: Navigating Complexity for Resilience and Climate Progress

At COP30, leading CEOs from heavy industry, technology and finance will debate how climate leadership must evolve in a fragmented world – balancing competitiveness, supply chain resilience, and regulatory complexity while keeping climate ambition at the core. Join us for an unfiltered look at how CEOs are navigating complexity – while driving climate ambition – in a fragmented world.

Finnish Pavilion
Fri 14th Nov
Kati ter Horst Kati ter Horst
Fireside Chat: Steel, Sovereignty, and Strategy in a Fragmented World Finnish Pavilion

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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.


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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.

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Insights

Industrial Evolution Insights