FOCUS ON MATERIALS commitments to sustainability . The companies have committed to stringent climate goals according to the Science Based Targets ’ initiative . Using the emission-minimised stainless steel also supports Fiskars Group ’ s target of the majority of its net sales coming from circular products and services by 2030 .
“ The Circle Green production was first of its kind globally , as no other stainless-steel manufacturer has been able to produce stainless steel with such low emission levels when taking into account all the climate emissions throughout the entire production chain ( scopes 1 , 2 and 3 ). We reviewed and optimised the emissions from each production step , from the stainless-steel melt process and energy production to transport and raw material production ,” Outokumpu told ISMR . Despite the significantly smaller carbon footprint than Outokumpu ’ s regular stainless steel , the emission-minimised Circle Green stainless steel has the same performance . Outokumpu produced the world ’ s first endto-end emission-minimised stainless steel production melt in Tornio , Finland , in April 2022 .
“ Stainless steel is sustainable , durable and designed to last forever . Our customers use it to create civilization ’ s basic structures and its most famous landmarks as well as products for households and various industries ,” added the Finnish material specialist .
Fiskars Group works to improve the sustainability of its operations through various ongoing initiatives , including focusing on long-lasting and circular design & packaging ; reducing greenhouse gas emissions and investing in renewable energy .
Outokumpu and Fiskars Group collaboration is based on long-term partnership and common views on sustainability . The two companies have a long history together as Outokumpu is a long-term partner and supplier of stainless steel for Fiskars Group ’ s Sorsakoski factory in Finland . culture . With circular solutions , we can extend the joy our products and services bring , minimising the strain on our planet . Circular business models create value by keeping products and materials in circulation instead of discarding them . For us , circularity can be renting , recycling , reusing , repairing , repurposing – our creativity is the limit ,” it explained on its website .
Stainless steel is widely used in Fiskars ’ products . As a durable and sustainable material , it is a key material not only in cookware but also in scissors and gardening tools . As a material for cookware products , stainless steel offers both appeal and strength . It performs equally well in both high and low temperatures and does so with impressive durability . Exceptional hygiene , safety , strength and formability are key properties that have made stainless steel the material of choice for a wide range of cookware products .
For Fiskars Group , designing for the longterm – for durability and sustainability in use , and recyclability after it – is essential .
“ Durability and functionality are increasingly important to the consumer and will continue to be a priority also in the future . In addition to using sustainable materials , we are working to extend the lifecycle of cookware products by providing maintenance services . For selected Fiskars Group brands , there ’ s also a Vintage service for consumers who are interested in second-hand kitchenware . The goal is to
Fiskars ’ All Steel pure frying pans
Fiskars introduced new All Steel pure frying pans in 2021 . These pans contain 90 % recycled stainless steel and do not have a coating that wears out .
“ When properly maintained , Fiskars ’ All Steel pure frying pans are forever , making them especially friendly to the environment . Fiskars gives the products in this series a 25-year warranty . All Steel pure pans are completely plastic-free , and even scratches do not reduce their functionality . However , if one day the customer wants to give up this hard-use and time-resistant pan , it is 100 % recyclable . These pans are also packaged in recycled cardboard ,” explained the company on its website .
Cookware applications
“ We believe the kitchen should be the heart of every home . That ’ s why we design products that help you savour life ’ s most delicious moments . From preparation to the plate , our kitchen tools make cooking simply more enjoyable . They ’ re easy to use , easy to clean and easy to store , which makes them easy to love ,” explained Fiskars on its website .
It has developed a range of pans that work in harmony with various styles of hob . Sustainability and circularity are key elements of its pan design , along with longevity , durability and recyclability . Fiskars Group also innovates with packaging design and with the materials that it uses .
“ We are committed to fighting throwaway
* The emission-minimized stainless steel has a 92 % smaller carbon footprint compared to the global average according to the GHG Protocol scopes 1 to 3 . Figures do not include any carbon offsetting .
Fiskars Group ’ s cookware quality check .