At Metso, people and culture are at the core of our sustainability agenda. We are committed to ensuring the safety, well-being, and continuous development of our employees, while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Growth culture
The foundation for Metso’s success is our growth culture and engaged employees. We want to build and foster a culture where everyone can do their best and reach their full potential as their genuine selves. Our behavioral foundation starts with safety and is rooted in our values, leadership principles, and commitment to diversity & inclusion (D&I).
To measure how our people feel, we conduct an employee engagement survey four times a year. In the past years, we have made great progress on our journey, and in 2025, we exceeded our target, ranking in the top 5% compared to the industry benchmark for employee engagement.
Read more about our people and culture.
Diversity and inclusion
At Metso, we are committed to building a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded into our culture and everyday behaviors. We believe everyone should feel seen, heard, and valued for who they are and what they bring - and feel empowered to share ideas freely and contribute. By providing equal opportunities and empowering every Metsonite to thrive, we grow stronger together and drive shared success – both as individuals and as a business.
We measure the success of our diversity and inclusion journey by following the inclusion score in our engagement survey. Currently, Metso stands in the global top 5% benchmark. To support gender diversity, Metso has a target to increase the proportion of women in middle and senior management positions to 30% by the end of 2030.
Health & safety
At Metso, we start with safety. We are committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees, customers and partners in all our operations. We have a comprehensive safety agenda, and we take continuous actions to improve the safety of our employees, partners, customers and contractors.
Human rights & fair employment
As a global company, Metso respects all applicable national and international laws, regulations and human rights. This includes adhering to regulatory best practices. In cases where interpretations differ, we seek the best available expertise and solutions. We aim to be a good citizen wherever we operate.
We respect and are committed to operating consistently with internationally proclaimed human rights, including the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the ILO’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work as well as OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. All employees are entitled to be treated fairly and with respect, and discrimination or harassment is not tolerated in any form.
Fair employment is integral to Metso’s sustainability agenda. We treat our employees fairly and with respect, and value diversity. We do not accept or use any form of compulsory, forced or child labor, and respects all applicable laws and regulations regarding working hours and employee compensation. We offer work opportunities for all genders, ages as well as for people with disabilities. Furthermore, Metso aims to achieve equal pay for work of equal value, as well as to protect labor rights and promote a safe and secure working environment for all employees.
Code of Conduct
Metso’s Code of Conduct is a globally applicable set of rules for all Metso’s employees and business associates, ensuring consistent decision-making in the everyday working environment. Code of Conduct summarizes in a single document the topics that are important in terms of anti-corruption and anti-bribery trade compliance, human rights, safety, sustainability, information disclosure and other relevant compliance areas. Metso’s Code of Conduct is reviewed annually, and all Metso employees must complete Code of Conduct training on an annual basis.
You can view Metso Code of Conduct here.
