The agreement, outlined in a Term Sheet, sets key objectives including:

  • Commitment to world-leading low carbon footprint products across all deliveries.
  • Reserved capacity by Ovako to supply low carbon footprint products as per Tibnor´s demand.
  • Integration of CO2e parameters in relevant specifications.
  • Joint market activities to promote low carbon footprint solutions, especially in the Nordic market.

Marcus Hedblom, President and CEO at Ovako, highlighted, "This collaboration underscores our commitment to sustainability and further develop our world leading carbon efficient steel. I believe by collaborating closely with partners to pursue common goals, we can accomplish significantly more.”

Similarly, Fredrik Haglund, President at Tibnor expressed, "Our partnership with Ovako reflects our dedication to reducing carbon footprint across our supply chain. Together with our partners we work continuously for a better tomorrow and to be the natural choice for steel and metals.”

As more industrial players are committing to science-based climate targets and legislators are pushing companies to reduce their emissions or to pay the true cost for pollution, both Ovako and Tibnor recognize decarbonization as a natural competitive advantage as early movers. This collaboration between Ovako and Tibnor signifies a proactive approach towards climate stewardship in the steel industry.

About Ovako At Ovako, we specialize in clean, high quality engineering steel tailored to the needs of customers in the bearing, transport, and manufacturing sectors. Our high-quality steel not only ensures lightweight and resilient products but also enables more sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. Committed to sustainability, we achieved carbon neutral operation in January 2022, with a production based on recycled steel and fossil-free electricity. With 2900 dedicated employees and a global presence spanning over 30 countries, along with approximately EUR 1.1 billion in sales, Ovako, a subsidiary of Sanyo Special Steel and a proud member of Nippon Steel Corporation, stands at the forefront of the steel industry. Our purpose is clear: Together we create steel for a decarbonized society. Discover more about our innovative solutions at www.ovako.com, www.sanyo-steel.co.jp, and www.nipponsteel.com

Saiva Zalkalns
Director and Head of Group Communications
+46 (0) 8 622 13 17
saiva.zalkalns@ovako.com