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Apr 8, 2024

Let’s talk sustainability – Metso senior leaders reflect on important topics

Maria Marklund
Maria Marklund
Today, the mining industry is facing several serious challenges. Declining ore grades. Water scarcity. Limited access to energy. Lack of skilled labor. Stricter regulations. In addition to dealing with these challenges, industry leaders also need to focus on producing minerals sustainably, while maintaining profitability. In some cases, even obtaining the license to operate may be problematic and require continued efforts.

In this vlog, you will meet some of our senior leaders and get their perspective on the green transition.

  • What are the trends in the industry?

  • What common challenges do miners face ─ and how to solve them?

  • What will happen in the next few years?

  • What does it take to make this transition?

  • What impact will digitalization bring?

You will also get some useful tips on how to tackle these challenges and meet your sustainability goals.

First up is Heikki Metsälä, President, Consumables. Metso has, under his leadership, taken major leaps in improving sustainability in its own operations.

Cutting CO2 emissions by over 70% in a large global company in a short time ─ how is that possible?

For future generations, and to be trustworthy in the eyes of customers and other stakeholders, we need to make sure our own backyard is clean. Our sustainability mission and targets are clear ─ and we take them very seriously. Metso has taken the lead and worked closely with suppliers and made significant investments in its own supply chain, to make it as sustainable as possible. The numbers speak for themselves ─ the CO2 emissions in our own operations have reduced by 73% since 2019, and 25.6% of Metso supplier-spend is with companies who are committed to science-based targets.

How was it done? What was accomplished and what were some of the biggest challenges faced?

Heikki Metsälä explores this topic in the video below.

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How to transfer from a linear to a circular economy?

The tough operating conditions in mining leads to considerable wear and tear on both equipment and parts, resulting in a significant amount of waste. What should companies do to swiftly move towards a more circular economy and turn waste into value? Are there any simple-to-implement solutions? Annami Toukoniitty, Senior Vice President, Professional Services, provides some tips for how to tackle the challenge of dealing with waste in the video link below.

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Recycle and reuse to get to net zero!

Metso’s unique mill lining recycling service is a significant step towards a more circular approach to mining. Heikki Metsälä, President Consumables, explain how the recycling service benefits customers and the environment, as well as how Metso got to where we are today with mill lining recycling. Learn more from Heikki in the video below.

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