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Furniture Manufacturing
DK
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Rockwool

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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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42

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Rockwool's score of 42 is higher than 65% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 2,586,658,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 1,601,801,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 109,209,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at around 875,648,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 2,672,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 3,029,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a positive trend in emissions management. Rockwool has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 38% by 2034, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. Furthermore, Rockwool aims to reduce CO2 emission intensity from its stone wool production facilities by 20% by 2030, with an interim goal of 10% by 2022. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with residual greenhouse gas emissions planned to be addressed through a structured transition plan. Overall, Rockwool's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability and carbon management, contributing to its reputation as a leader in the building products sector.

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Scope 1
1,110,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
310,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
000,000,000

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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