Stakeholder engagement

Our goal is a regular, open dialog. Here are some examples of important issues that we discuss with our various stakeholders.

Existing and potential customers

Examples of engagement

  • Customer meetings

  • Seminars

  • Training programs

Examples of important questions

  • Collaboration on fossil-free steel

  • Stronger and lighter materials

  • R&D collaboration

SSAB’s responses and actions

  • Collaboration on fossil-free steel

  • Product development

  • The EcoUpgrade concept

Existing and potential employees

Examples of engagement

  • Performance dialogs and employee surveys

  • Competence development

  • Internal company forums

  • Dialogs with trade unions

  • Collaboration with schools and universities

Examples of important questions

  • Occupational health and safety

  • Equal treatment

  • Open communication

  • Skills development

  • Responsible business

  • Job security and incentivizing compensation

SSAB’s responses and actions

  • Work in line with vision, values and Code of Conduct

  • Promote a high-performing organization

  • Strive to achieve greater diversity

  • Constructive dialog with the trade unions

Shareholders, investors and financiers

Examples of engagement

  • Annual General Meeting

  • Presentation of results

  • Investor meetings

Examples of important questions

  • Transition to fossil-free steel production

  • Long-term value creation

  • Climate impact and risks

  • Good governance

  • Health and Safety

  • Transparent reporting

SSAB’s responses and actions

  • Strategy and goals

  • Commitment to reducing environmental impact

  • Commitment to health and safety

Existing and potential suppliers

Examples of engagement

  • Meetings and negotiations

  • Visits and audits

Examples of important questions

  • Good level of sustainability and financial position

  • Long-term business relationships

  • Responsible business

SSAB’s responses and actions

  • Work in line with vision, values and Code of Conduct

  • Responsible sourcing

  • Safety training for contractors

Local communities

Examples of engagement

  • Meetings with representatives of local communities close to production sites

Examples of important questions

  • Local employment

  • Operational safety

  • Environmental impact, noise and other inconveniences

  • Open communication

SSAB’s responses and actions

  • Participation in local initiatives

  • Local sponsorship

Government agencies and organizations

Examples of engagement

  • Engagement in research projects

  • Collaboration with industry organizations

Examples of important questions

  • Reduction of environmental impact

  • Responsible business

SSAB’s responses and actions

  • Open communication and engagement