New sustainability acknowledgement for Outokumpu

PRESS RELEASE
March 19, 2009 at 13.15 p.m.

Outokumpu has been selected for membership into the Kempen/SNS Smaller Europe SRI Universe, launched by Kempen Capital Management on October 1, 2003. 

Membership is available only to those companies with the very highest standards and practice in the three areas of business ethics, human resources and the environment. The acknowledgement is based on extensive analysis and Outokumpu has passed the exacting standards imposed.

Liisa Jalanko, Vice President for corporate responsibility in Outokumpu comments: "We are working hard to be a responsible citizen in the communities in which we operate. We are pleased that our commitment and actions have been recognized."

FOR FURTHER DETAILS, CONTACT:
Liisa Jalanko, Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, Outokumpu Oyj,
tel +358 9 421 3265, mobile +359 400 446663
www.outokumpu.com