Sustainable Development Goals
Ovako supports the UN’s Global Sustainable Development Goals. Below is a selection of the company’s activities that in various ways contributes to achieving the goals.
How we contribute to SDG3
We continuously work to improve our safety culture and create even safer working environments through the group-wide Safety Standard.
How we contribute to SDG4
Ongoing professional development of our employees.
Collaboration with local educational providers in the areas
where we operate.
How we contribute to SDG5
Continuous efforts to increase diversity in gender, ethnicity, age etc. in our operations and managerial positions.
How we contribute to SDG6
Recycling of process water used in production.
Treatment of discharged process water in internal treatment plants.
How we contribute to SDG7
Production based on fossil-free electricity.
Excess heat is sold to district heating plants.
Our steel products enable lighter steel components, which result
in more energy efficient end-products.
How we contribute to SDG8
We follow collective agreements, promote human rights and a good working environment.
How we contribute to SDG9
Through research and development, Ovako contributes to new, more sustainable products.
With our new hydrogen initiative, we will showcase a possible infrastructure for fuel cells vehicles.
How we contribute to SDG12
Our production is based on 97 % recycled steel.
Through continuous improvements, we are reducing our emissions to air and water.
Our manufacturing processes provide steel products with a reduced carbon footprint.
How we contribute to SDG13
Counterbalance all scope 1 and 2 with carbon offset
Our products have few impurities, which enables manufacturing of smaller and lighter components, resulting in climate-smart products.
