PRZOOM - /newswire/ - Paris, Ile-de-France, France, 2025/06/16 - Alstom and Outokumpu have entered a partnership for the supply of stainless steel with up to 93% lower carbon footprint compared to the global industry average[1] - Outokumpu.com / Alstom.com. FR0010220475; ALO

• Alstom and Outokumpu have entered a partnership for the supply of stainless steel with up to 93% lower carbon footprint;
• The first delivery of Outokumpu Circle Green® will take place in 2026 and will be used for the outer layer of Alstom Metropolis metro cars;
• The collaboration supports Alstom’s goal to reduce emissions from procured goods and services with 30% by 2030.

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility and Outokumpu, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel, have entered a partnership for the supply of stainless steel with up to 93% lower carbon footprint compared to the global industry average[1]. The first delivery of Outokumpu Circle Green® stainless steel is scheduled for 2026 and will be used in the latest generation of the Alstom Metropolis metro trains. The collaboration aligns with Alstom’s eco-design principles as well as its sustainable procurement strategy, which targets a 30% reduction in carbon emissions from purchased goods and services by 2030.

With rapidly evolving demographics and consequent growing urbanisation, transport systems are redesigned to both meet the increasing demand for both mobility and low carbon footprint.

The collaboration with Outokumpu supports Alstom’s goal to reduce emissions from procured goods and services with 30% by 2030. It will enable the company to integrate a higher steel scrap content rate in its products. “Outokumpu’s Circle Green stainless steel will be used for the outer layer of Alstom Metropolis metro cars. Our partnership is fully in line with the eco-design process we have applied for years for the design of our products and services. Using stainless steel with lower carbon emissions compared to standard steel will contribute in our efforts to significantly reduce our CO₂ emissions”, says Véronique Andriès, Sustainability and CSR Vice President at Alstom.

“Remaining competitive and accelerating the green transition is fundamental to the mobility of future. Stainless steel is the most versatile industrial material, heavily needed for transportation solutions to reduce emissions and playing a vital part also for innovation and technological progress. Europe needs frontrunner companies throughout the value chain to drive the green transition forward. We are excited to take the next step with Alstom to support our customers’ decarbonisation journey. The Circle Green contract with Alstom is volume-wise the biggest for us in the mobility sector and is due to be used in a first metro train project in Europe”, says Rolf Schencking, President for Business Line Advanced Materials at Outokumpu.

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[1] Global average carbon footprint of stainless steel (2024): 7 kg CO₂e per kg of stainless steel (Outokumpu’s calculation based on data provided by CRU, worldstainless and Kobolde & Partners AB). Outokumpu Circle Green CO₂ emissions: down to 0.5 kilos of CO₂e per kg of stainless steel. For the specific Alstom collaboration, Outokumpu Circle Green reached a reduction of up to a minimum of 85% lower carbon footprint compared to the global industry average, without compromising the superior stainless steel product features.

About Alstom

Alstom (alstom.com) commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 63 countries and a talent base of over 86,000 people from 184 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most. Listed in France, Alstom generated sales of €18.5 billion for the fiscal year ending on 31 March 2025.

About Outokumpu

Outokumpu (outokumpu.com) is accelerating the green transition as the global leader in sustainable stainless steel. Our business is based on the circular economy: our products are made from 95% recycled materials, which we then turn into fully recyclable stainless steel. This steel is utilized in various applications across society, including infrastructure, mobility, and household appliances. We are committed to 1.5°C target to mitigate climate change, and with up to 75% lower carbon footprint than the industry average, we support our customers to reduce their emissions. Together, we are working towards a world that lasts forever. Outokumpu Corporation employs approximately 8,700 professionals in close to 30 countries, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and shares listed in Nasdaq Helsinki.

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