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Outokumpu Receives ISSF Sustainability Award
05/31/2011 - The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has granted Outokumpu an ISSF Sustainability Award for the company's achievements in reducing waste to landfill and increasing material efficiency in Sheffield.
The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has granted the first ISSF Sustainability Award for Outokumpu.
The recognition was based on Outokumpu's determined actions and great achievements in reducing waste to landfill and increasing material efficiency in Sheffield. The company’s efforts resulted in sustainable recovery and re-use routes for various stainless steel wastes in Sheffield, including re-use of slag in the production of asphalt and the substitution of waste refractory material for limestone in the stainless steelmaking process.
Outokumpu’s actions have led to dramatic reduction in waste to landfill. Since 2007 over 80% of all slag has been recovered and re-used as road stone in the asphalt production. During 2010 half of all refractory waste generated on site was re-used as a lime substitute.
"Outokumpu's Sheffield melting shop case is an excellent example of sustainable development,” commented David Martin, Chairman of the ISSF Health & Environment Committee. “Minimizing waste is in everyone's interest and this case demonstrates significant improvements with clear figures."
Outokumpu was presented with its award during ISSF’s Annual General Meeting in Madrid, Spain.
“I'm pleased and honored to receive recognition for our efforts in the area of sustainability,” commented Outokumpu's CEO Mika Seitovirta. “This encourages us to work towards our long-term target - minimum waste in the production process.”
