ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
OPINION
One planet, one mission, one future When it comes to nature and environmental protection, Primetals Technologies has a very clear ambition. So says its CEO, Saturo Iijima. The ambitions he is talking about do not only cover the technology for steel production, but also the promotion of a lifestyle among the workforces that goes with the idea of sustainability. AUTHOR: Saturo Iijima, CEO, PrimetalsTechnologies
in 2030 and beyond. In that sense, Primetals Technologies has only one mission when it comes to environmental matters: it is to pioneer the solutions that will make even greener metals production a reality.
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e know that mankind has only one planet and must care for it. Therefore, whenever we design new solutions for our customers, we do so in line with the global needs shared by the world‘s societies. This is especially important because we all share one future, and we therefore must prepare for it together. To me, this preparation doesn‘t just mean anticipating what‘s to come. Rather, it‘s about taking proactive steps. I always encourage my engineers to find new ways of shaping the future—by developing innovative technologies that will form the basis of steel production
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Supporting the United Nations’ sustainable development goals ....
Satoru Iijima
Our green technologies are the biggest lever we have as a company in terms of facilitating change. We certainly also aim to make our operations greener, and have committed to supporting the United Nations’ sustainable development goals—especially Goal 13 on global climate action. Our locations around the world do their very best to continually address their carbon footprint and to promote a lifestyle
March 2020 / MPT International
