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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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45

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Rockwool's score of 45 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

94%

Rockwool's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Rockwool reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1230 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 290 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and 930 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 38% by 2034 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Rockwool is targeting a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Rockwool's commitment reflects its dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the building products sector, headquartered in Denmark (DK).

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Scope 1
1,260
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0,000
0,000
0,000
0,000
0,000
0,000
0,000
0,000
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0,000
Scope 2
340
000
000
000
000
000
0,000
0,000
000
000
000
000
Scope 3
23,162,000
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00,000,000
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000
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000
0,000
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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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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Rockwool is headquartered in DK, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Rockwool is committed to some reduction initiatives 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

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