Megatrends
Globalizing economy
Economic power is gradually shifting away from developed markets and being redistributed more evenly among more countries and geographical regions. The liberalization of global trade and information technology development are accelerating this trend. As a result, the rules for the global operating environment are being redefined.
Rise of emerging economies
This decade marks the first that economies of emerging markets are estimated to account for a larger share of world GDP than those of developed markets. Knowing customers’ needs is a central success factor in emerging markets.
Demographic changes
Population growth and the economic growth of emerging nations are leading to rapid urbanization, which is estimated to continue for a long time. Today it is estimated that 80 percent of the world’s population, i.e. 7 billion people, will live in urban areas in 2100.
Sustainability and climate change
Sustainability, essential for the future, has a significant impact on the activities of everyone. For Metso, sustainability is both an opportunity and a challenge. We promote sustainability by offering our customers eco-efficient technologies and services. At the same time, in our own operations we strive for responsibility and for as little environmental impact as possible.
