Outokumpu awarded again for the best corporate ...

PRESS RELEASE
November 6, 2009 at 1.00 pm EET


For the second time Outokumpu was ranked best in the Finnish
corporate responsibility reporting review. The results of the 2009
review were announced on November 5, 2009, in Helsinki,
Finland.

In total the reports of some 160 organizations were analyzed. This
year, the jury placed special emphasis on companies' efforts in the
field of supply chain management and human resources management as
part of social responsibility. Outokumpu was awarded as the best
reporter of the competition. Outokumpu's report focused on listening
to stakeholders, global economic downturn, climate change mitigation,
wellbeing and safety. According to the jury Outokumpu explained the
various ways of stakeholder dialogue such as web-based dialogue and
stakeholder panel.

"I'm extremely pleased and honoured with this high level recognition
and encouragement. Corporate responsibility reporting is still
voluntary, but we believe that it contributes to improving our
responsible performance as well as transparency. It helps our
stakeholders get a better understanding of our operations and the
challenges in stainless steel business. The responsible way to
operate is the basis, but it is also important to let people know
about our achievements", says Liisa Jalanko, Vice President for
corporate responsibility in Outokumpu Oyj.

This was the 14th time the Finnish corporate responsibility reporting
was reviewed. The review was organized by the Confederation of
Finnish Industries EK, Finnish Business & Society, Ministry of
Employment and the Economy, Ministry of the Environment, Association
of Environmental Management and Finnish Institute of Authorized
Public Accountants. The assessment criterion was based on the Global
Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 guidelines.

For further information, please contact

Liisa Jalanko, Vice President - Corporate Responsibility
Tel: [phone], mobile [phone]



Outokumpu is a global leader in stainless steel. Our vision is to be
the undisputed number one in stainless, with success based on
operational excellence. Customers in a wide range of industries use
our stainless steel and services worldwide. Being fully recyclable,
maintenance-free, as well as very strong and durable material,
stainless steel is one of the key building blocks for sustainable
future. Outokumpu operates in some 30 countries and employs some 8
000 people. The Group's head office is located in Espoo, Finland.
Outokumpu has been listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki since 1988.
www.outokumpu.com


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