Policies guide us
As a listed company governed by the Finnish Companies Act, Outokumpu is responsible for making a profit for its shareholders. The Group's overall financial objective is to generate the maximum sustainable amount of added value. This means that in targeting long-term profits, Outokumpu develops and maintains competitive and profitable operations founded on ethical business practices while also taking into account the environmental and social implications of any decisions that are made. The Group's Ethics Statement, Leadership Principles, Corporate Responsibility Policy and Code of Conduct also guide the company in commercial matters. Outokumpu observes the principles of good corporate governance and transparent financial reporting and its actions are guided by: the rules and regulations that apply to listed companies, international accounting standards, a declaration of competition policy, rules concerning insider trading, and the Group's dividend policy.
The Group's financial targets and results are detailed in Outokumpu's financial statements. This section of the report concentrates on the Group's economic impacts on its stakeholders.