Steel selector Download center Extranet .icon--linkedin{fill:#212b60}.icon--linkedin--fill-rule{fill-rule:evenodd} .icon--facebook{fill:#212b60;fill-rule:evenodd} .icon--twitter{fill:#212b60;fill-rule:evenodd} .icon--youtube{fill:#212b60} .icon--instagram{fill:#212b60}.icon--instagram--fill{fill-rule:evenodd} .icon--extranet{fill:#212b60}.icon--visible-on-hover,svg:hover .icon--hidden-on-hover{display:none}svg:hover .icon--visible-on-hover{display:block}Extranet .icon--globalsite{fill:#212b60}.icon--visible-on-hover,svg:hover .icon--hidden-on-hover{display:none}svg:hover .icon--visible-on-hover{display:block} .icon--search{fill:#212b60}.icon--visible-on-hover,svg:hover .icon--hidden-on-hover{display:none}svg:hover .icon--visible-on-hover{display:block} Company About SSAB Operating environment Global megatrends affecting SSAB Global megatrends affecting SSAB Climate change and resource scarcity Description Increasing likelihood of extreme weather events, e.g. hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding Increasing consumption of world’s natural resources Global greenhouse gas emissions need to be radically reduced in order to limit climate warming and meet the targets set in the Paris Agreement Impacts on steel industry dynamics Extreme weather events affecting steel operations , e.g. hurricanes more common Increasing demand for sustainable, recyclable material, e.g. steel Cost of carbon emissions Optimization of available steel capacity to promote more resource and CO2 efficient products/processes (e.g. China closing down overcapacity and environmentally inefficient production) SSAB's response Securing action plans for mitigating extreme weather events at all major sites potentially impacted Helping customers to innovate their products and reducing their CO2 footprint through upgrading to high-strength steel Goal is to offer fossil-free steel to the market in 2026 and become fossil-free throughout our entire operation by 2045 Population growth and urbanization Description Growing global population Rapid urbanization primarily taking place in developing countries Urban areas need to be continuously developed to manage the increasing complexity Impacts on steel industry dynamics Increased demand for steel in construction, infrastructure and energy sector Increased demand for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings SSAB's response Developing new products and offerings to meet future challenges Offering broad spectrum of products to be used in construction and infrastructure, as well as in construction machinery and renewable energy plants Digitalization Description New technologies available at affordable cost Digitalization impacting the business model for most companies Impacts on steel industry dynamics More efficient operating practices available Digital services adding more transparency in the value chain E-commerce and trade platforms impacting demand-supply dynamics SSAB's response Using robotics, machine learning and advanced analytics to improve production stability and process efficiency Renewing digital service portfolio to improve customer experience Developing new digital tools such as SSAB SmartSteel to help customers realize the full potential of our New 3D-printing facility planned in Oxelösund Changing geopolitical landscape Description Increasing protectionism, e.g., trade protection measures Increased steel demand in developing economies Impacts on steel industry dynamics Higher importance of regional markets Restrictions on trade and other cross-border flows SSAB's response Securing leadership positions in our home markets with cost leadership and preferred supplier status Taking an active stance for free and fair trade Advancing SSAB’s position in emerging markets for high-strength steels Improve production capabilities, so that each site can cover a broader product range CONTACT SSAB Contact us with your questions or inquiries Find your contact Get direct contact information for the relevant person in your area BROWSE CONTACTS Download Center Search and download SSAB’s brochures, certificates and other materials. GO TO DOWNLOADS Sign up for newsletters Visit our subscription center to manage all your SSAB newsletters subscriptions SIGN UP HERE Copyright 2021 - Privacy Statement - Sitemap By continuing to use this website you are agreeing to our Cookie Policy.