Ruukki expands climate targets to full value chain – aiming for net-zero by 2045

Ruukki Construction
Press release
3 September 2025 at 9:00

Ruukki Construction, part of SSAB and a leading saupplier of sustainable, steel-based building products, announces new climate targets that go beyond its own operations to cover the entire value chain. The move strengthens Ruukki’s role as a frontrunner in sustainable construction and supports its long-term goal of a carbon-neutral future for the built environment.

After significantly reducing emissions from its own operations (Scope 1 and 2), Ruukki is now committing to bold, new climate targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi):

•       Scope 1 & 2: -85% by 2035

•       Scope 3: -40% by 2035

•       All Scopes (Net-Zero): -90% by 2045

All targets are based on absolute greenhouse gas emissions (tCO₂e), using 2019 as the base year. Emission calculations follow the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

“Sustainability has long been part of our strategy, and these new targets mark a major step forward. We want to help drive the entire industry toward a low-carbon future — not just by improving our own operations, but by looking at the full picture,” says Sami Eronen, CEO of Ruukki Construction.

From own operations to full value chain

Previously, Ruukki set a target to reduce operational emissions by 70% by 2030—and reached it six years early. By 2024, emissions from Ruukki’s own operations were already 76% lower than in 2019.

“We’ve already cut the majority of emissions from our own operations. But reaching our Scope 3 target will require even closer cooperation with our raw material suppliers — especially in steel — which account for over 80% of our total value chain emissions,” Eronen adds.

Ruukki’s new Scope 3 target covers the most significant upstream and downstream sources of emissions:

•       Purchased goods and services (steel and insulation)

•       Transportation (inbound and outbound)

•       Waste from operations

•       Leased facilities

Ruukki will publish more details on its roadmap and key actions in the near future.

For more information:

Sami Eronen, CEO, Ruukki Construction, sami.eronen@ruukki.com

Ruukki Construction is a supplier of steel-based building products and services for roofs and walls for sustainable buildings. We employ around 1,350 people and have 14 specialized manufacturing sites. Our strong presence in 10 European countries enables us to serve customers locally with our main brands, Ruukki and Plannja. Our comparable net sales in 2024 were around EUR 481 million. We are of Nordic origin, part of SSAB, sharing values, and vast experience in the steel and construction industries. www.ruukki.com

SSAB is a Nordic and U.S.-based steel company with employees in over 50 countries. SSAB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and has a secondary listing on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.ssab.com