Stories

Discover how the BRS Motorsport team improved their Formula Student car’s performance with Ovako’s IQ-Steel®. Learn about their innovative gearbox design and their success in the 2023 competitions.

We are happy and proud that Ovako has once again been nominated as a "Career Company" for 2025. This nomination is not only a recognition of our work at the corporate level but also a testament to the efforts being made locally at our sites in Hofors, Hällefors, Smedjebacken, Boxholm and Hallstahammar.

Ovako is proud to be recognized for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and creating an inclusive workplace where employees can grow and make a positive impact.

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is redefining global steelmaking. Discover how CBAM affects emissions, import costs, and what it means for steel producers like Ovako—and why cleaner, low-carbon technologies are the way forward.

Since the 1st of January 2022 we counterbalance all our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission and became carbon neutral. We will gradually decrease the offset mechanism as we continue to invest in new technology and improve our processes.

There are currently over 100 different definitions of circular economy and the Ellen MacArthur foundation provides one of them. In 2005, Ellen MacArthur set the fastest time for a solo sailor to circle the world. Five years later, she set up the foundation in her name to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.

As the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) reshapes ESG standards, Ovako is taking early, structured steps to align with future requirements. From robust governance to third-party verification, learn how we’re building a transparent, future-ready reporting strategy ahead of the 2026 mandate.

We have overcome travel restrictions during the pandemic by working digitally to achieve the annual quality management certifications for our mills. Maintaining certifications is essential for us to continue supplying our customers. Therefore, we have turned to web conferencing and video calls in place of the usual in-person approach.