Annual Report 2010 - Outokumpu

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Energy efficiency
Outokumpu sites use a range of fuels including direct energy sources such as natural gas, propane, heavy fuel oil and
electricity. Direct energy use by the Group totalled 7.0 million GJ in 2010 and electricity consumption totalled 10.0 million
GJ (2.8 million megawatt hours). Total energy consumption, 17.0 million GJ, increased some 31% compared to previous
year mainly due to recovering process volumes and the long production stoppage of Ferrochromium smelter during
2009. Total annual energy consumption by Outokumpu is approximately equivalent to the amount of energy consumed
by 210 000 Scandinavian households. Electricity consumption compares to about 30% of the annual output of a modern
1 600 MW nuclear power plant.
Outokumpu's Energy & low-carbon programme
In the last ten years, Outokumpu has reduced the Group's direct carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions by 25% per tonne of
stainless steel produced. In the Outokumpu Energy and low-carbon programme, published at the beginning of 2010,
Outokumpu's target is a 20% reduction in the Group's specific carbon emissions profile in stainless steel production by
2020. In assessing and measuring the Group's carbon profile, we utilise a method of calculation which focuses on factors
that Outokumpu can manage and control.
The targets set in Outokumpu's Energy and low-carbon programme highlight not only specific reductions but also the
Group's production efficiency, as emissions are calculated per tonne of stainless steel produced. These targets connect
our materials and energy efficiency and supply chain management to our business targets. The figure for monitoring
progress is the 3-year moving average that is compared to the baseline, which is the 2007–2009 period. Targets of the
Energy and low-carbon programme represent optimal Group-wide environmental objectives both for Outokumpu and for
combating climate change. They also support the Group's strategic goals and their achievement is supported by different
energy and quality programmes. As the targets are both quantitative and a clear demonstration of our long-term
commitment in this area, they encourage continuous improvement.
Calculated in terms of current capacity and production, the annual reduction in CO 2 emissions being targeted is
approximately 370 000 tonnes by 2020, which means a total reduction of 2 200 000 tonnes over the 2010–2020
programme period.
Our actions and the results achieved
Outokumpu Annual Report 2010 – Business – Energy efficiency