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Forbo Holding AG

Forbo Holding AG, a leading global player in the flooring and adhesive industries, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1928, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on sustainable and innovative solutions. Forbo is renowned for its high-quality products, including resilient floor coverings, carpet tiles, and adhesives, which are designed to meet the diverse needs of commercial and residential spaces. The company’s commitment to sustainability and design excellence sets it apart in a competitive market. With a rich history of innovation, Forbo has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted brand in the industry. Its dedication to quality and environmental responsibility has earned it numerous accolades, making Forbo a preferred choice for architects, designers, and contractors worldwide.

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Forbo Holding AG's score of 51 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Forbo Holding AG's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Forbo Holding AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 68,303,000 kg CO2e, comprising 68,303,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 68,303,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, Scope 3 emissions were recorded at about 116,886,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services, which accounted for approximately 388,173,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company had similar emissions, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions also totalling about 41,368,000 kg CO2e each. This indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. Forbo has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint, nor has it committed to any climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction strategies suggests a need for enhanced climate action within the organisation. Overall, Forbo Holding AG's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions to align with industry standards for climate responsibility.

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Scope 1
41,368,000
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000,000
Scope 2
41,368,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Forbo Holding AG's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very 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 Forbo Holding AG is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Forbo Holding AG is not participating in any 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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