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Rockwool

Rockwool International A/S, commonly known as Rockwool, is a leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation products, headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1937, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on sustainable building solutions and energy efficiency. Specialising in insulation, acoustic solutions, and fire protection, Rockwool's products are renowned for their durability and eco-friendliness. The company’s commitment to innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in reducing carbon footprints and enhancing energy performance in buildings. With a robust portfolio that includes thermal insulation, sound insulation, and fire-resistant materials, Rockwool continues to set industry standards, making significant contributions to sustainable construction practices worldwide.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Rockwool's score of 40 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rockwool's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Rockwool reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,586,658,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,601,801,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 109,209,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 875,648,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 38% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2034, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Rockwool is committed to a 20% reduction in carbon intensity per tonne of stone wool produced by 2030, compared to 2015 levels. In 2023, Rockwool's total emissions were about 2,672,000,000 kg CO2e, while in 2022, they reached approximately 3,029,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a downward trend in emissions over the years, aligning with their sustainability goals. The company is also focused on reducing Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2034. Rockwool's climate commitments reflect a strong dedication to sustainability, with a long-term objective of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The company is headquartered in Denmark (DK) and is actively working towards enhancing its environmental performance in the building products sector.

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Scope 1
1,260
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Scope 2
340
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Scope 3
23,162,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rockwool's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Rockwool is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rockwool is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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