Annual Report 2010 - Outokumpu

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Primary actions included in the programme consist of making further
improvements in energy efficiency, increasing the proportion of low-carbon
electricity and targeting efficiency improvements through optimal levels of
production. An internal air-travel compensation scheme has been implemented for
business travel, and sustainable aspects are gradually integrated to logistics and
transportation solutions. These actions involve Outokumpu operations in all
locations and in all business units.
Outokumpu's carbon profile consists of direct emissions from production
operations, indirect emissions from electricity consumed and the emissions
resulting from the transportation of products and business travel, expressed as a
quantity per tonne of stainless steel produced. After 2010, the Group's carbon
profile was 0.3% lower compared to the programme baseline 2007–2009 average.
This result is primarily due to improvement in energy efficiency and the lowered
emissions of transports. On the other hand, indirect emissions from usage of
electricity were higher compared to the baseline, almost offsetting the
advancement.
Improvements in energy efficiency achieved by Outokumpu during 2007–2010
totalled 3%, equivalent to annual savings of some 160 GWh. The proportion of
low-carbon electricity obtained from renewables and nuclear power was 69%.
Emissions of CO 2 resulting from business travel in 2010 totalled 5 164 tonnes (includes business air travel and company
cars). To compensate for emissions resulting from business air travel in accordance with guidelines in the Energy and
low carbon programme that reflect such activity, an investment will be made in environmental projects that lead to
emissions reductions. The level of such investments will depend on the price of emission allowances, the total number of
kilometres travelled and specific emissions by air carriers. Outokumpu has invested in 2010 approximately EUR 90 000
in new lighting systems at the Group's Wildwood tube mill. The annual energy savings achieved total some 1400 MWh,
with a corresponding reduction of 910 tonnes in annual CO 2 emissions.
Continuous improvement in energy efficiency
Outokumpu's approach to energy efficiency is long-term and the target is continuous improvement. Energy efficiency is a
component in the environmental management systems at Group mills. Major Outokumpu production sites also have
long-term, prioritised energy efficiency investment plans. In overall terms, the largest energy-saving potential lies in the
recovery of waste heat, improved process integration and improved efficiency in using raw materials.
Large, energy-specific investments are however not the only way of improving energy efficiency within the Group. The
systematic monitoring and analysis of energy consumption plays a very important role, as does life-cycle analysis when
purchases of new electrical equipment are being considered. Outokumpu provides its production personnel with training
in energy efficiency.
To meet long-term targets for improvements in energy efficiency, Outokumpu arranges for the mapping of energyefficiency
initiatives and investment proposals in order to quantify their improvement potentials and any associated costs.
This mapping process helps optimise energy-efficiency investments at Group level. The aim is a 5% improvement in
Outokumpu's energy efficiency by 2020.
Read more about investments in energy efficiency.
Outokumpu Annual Report 2010 – Business – Energy efficiency