Annual Report 2010 - Outokumpu

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efficient than average, and the Group's 430 ferritic grade performed well compared to the average. Data on Outokumpu's
ferritic products was updated using 2009 information as ferritic production within the Group had only just begun when the
LCI study began.
Outokumpu has also been an active participant in the Swedish Steel Eco-Cycle research project, the Swedish steel
industry's first extensive and coherent research effort with an environmental focus. Improvements are being sought at all
stages in the steel life-cycle, from mining through the manufacture of steel products to recycling. The project is currently
in its second phase (2009–2012).
Outokumpu's Energy & low-carbon programme
The Group's long-term efforts and results achieved in the field of energy and material efficiency, R&D and product
stewardship have reinforced our leadership position and provide a solid base for progress towards a low-carbon society.
The Outokumpu Energy and low-carbon programme, published at the beginning of 2010 defines both the Group's
ambitious targets and the actions required to reach them. 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. Outokumpu's target is a 20%
reduction in the Group's specific carbon emissions profile (direct and indirect emissions) in stainless steel production by
2020.
Read more about risks related to climate change.
Outokumpu Annual Report 2010 – Business – Climate change