Thesis: Mapping Low-Carbon Steel Mills – Supporting Sustainable Sourcing

Want to help reduce carbon emissions in industrial sourcing? This thesis focuses on identifying low-carbon steel mills and building tools that support Bufab’s suppliers in making climate-smart decisions. At Bufab, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference – while gaining valuable experience for your future career!

Bufab 💚 Sustainability

Bufab is a global supplier of fasteners and technical components with a strong focus on sustainability, compliance, and digitalization. As we expand our data-driven sourcing capabilities, we are exploring how AI and machine learning can support sustainability and risk reduction. This thesis focuses on applying ML and NLP to supplier data.

Steel sourcing has a major impact on our carbon footprint. Bufab is working to identify and promote low-carbon producers globally. Your thesis will help us build a knowledge base and decision support tools that benefit both our suppliers and our sustainability goals.

The challenge you’ll take on

You can choose to focus on mapping steel mills based on carbon intensity and compliance risks, or develop a simulator that compares sourcing options and models cost and carbon footprint – both supporting strategic decisions in our Sustainable Supplier Engagement Program.

You will:

🌍 Analyze global steel mill data and sustainability metrics
🌍 Build visual dashboards (Power BI, Qlik) or simulate sourcing strategies and compare mills
🌍 Provide insights for sales and sourcing teams

How your work will make a difference

Your thesis will help Bufab and its suppliers make informed, sustainable sourcing decisions – balancing cost, compliance, and climate impact.

Why choose Bufab?

✅ You’ll receive guidance and support from experienced colleagues
✅ You’ll contribute to real business challenges and sustainable transformation
✅ You’ll build a professional network and gain insights into a global company

Good to know

To ensure good collaboration and support throughout the thesis period, we ask that you are present at our office in Värnamo at least once a week. You will be assigned a dedicated supervisor, and we will schedule an interview before the thesis period starts to align expectations and ensure a good match.

Make your thesis matter – join Bufab!

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you’re eager to make a real impact through your thesis – we’d love to hear from you! Apply no later than November 30.

For questions or more information, feel free to reach out to Lotta Ryman at lotta.ryman@bufab.com.