Sustainability

Everything we do is aimed at creating a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. Sustainability is a central driving force for both us and our customers. We want to be the first to launch fossil-free steel on the market in 2026, and to virtually eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from our own operations by around 2030.

Fossil-free steel Annual Report and Sustainability Report

Sustainability strategy and governance

Sustainability is an element of SSAB’s business strategy.

First with fossil-free steel

SSAB wants to be the first to launch fossil-free steel on the market in 2026, and to largely eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from our own operations by around 2030. SSAB steels are already bringing environmental benefits to our customers.

Sustainability areas

SSAB’s sustainability work covers many different areas, such as the environment, health and safety, business ethics, and inclusion and diversity.

Reports and presentations

SSAB’s reports, documents and presentations are available here.

Sustainability news

Jun 2
Regulatory press releases

SSAB invests in green transformation of production in Oxelösund

SSAB’s Board has taken an investment decision for the green transformation of the Oxelösund mill. The decision will enable a 3% reduction of Sweden’s total CO2 emissions and the aim is to start production of steel without carbon emissions, based on recycled steel and sponge iron, during quarter 4 in 2026.

Jun 1
Other press releases

Ponsse to become first forest machine manufacturer to use SSAB fossil-free steel

SSAB and Ponsse Plc, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cut-to-length forest machines, have joined forces in a partnership in which SSAB is to deliver fossil-free steel to Ponsse gradually beginning in 2026.

May 30
Other press releases

SSAB underlines the need for green standards at the TTC meeting in Luleå, Sweden

The EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting within the framework of the Swedish EU presidency takes place in Luleå, Sweden, on May 30-31 with, among other things, visits to SSAB and Hybrit. During the two days, SSAB highlights the importance of continued good conditions for the green transition, including the need for Europe, together with the US, to develop ambitious green standards that support the transition of the steel industry globally.