Velux, officially known as Velux A/S, is a Danish company specialising in secondary construction materials, particularly the treatment and re-processing of secondary construction waste into high-quality aggregates. Headquartered in Denmark, the company operates across various regions, serving the construction and building industries with sustainable solutions. Founded in 1941, Velux has established a strong reputation for innovation in recycling and material reprocessing, contributing to environmentally responsible construction practices.
The company's core offerings include the recycling of construction debris into durable aggregates, which are utilised in various building applications. Velux’s commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a notable leader within the secondary construction materials sector. Its focus on eco-friendly processes and market expertise underscores its role in advancing sustainable construction solutions globally.
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Industry Intensity
Construction Material Reprocessing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Material Reprocessing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 45% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Velux's reported carbon emissions
Velux, a company operating in the secondary construction material sector headquartered in DK, has outlined ambitious climate commitments and reported its emissions data.
Emissions Overview:
In 2025, Velux reported total global emissions of approximately 1 billion kg CO2e. This comprised of 20 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 981 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Scope 2 emissions for 2025 were 34 million kg CO2e (location-based).
For 2024, total emissions were approximately 1.1 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 20 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 37 million kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 at approximately 1.08 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, Velux's total global emissions stood at approximately 1.1 billion kg CO2e, including 22 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 37 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and 1.08 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
The company's emissions data is inherited from its parent company, VELUX A/S.
Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:
Velux is committed to significant emissions reductions. Key targets include:
- By 2030: A 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions compared to a 2020 baseline. This aims for carbon neutrality within these scopes.
- By 2030: Halving carbon emissions from its value chain, aligning with a commitment to become a carbon-neutral company.
- By 2030: Reducing the energy intensity of the VELUX Group by 56% compared to a 2015 baseline.
- By 2041: Velux aims to reduce and remove 4.5 million tonnes of CO2 through forest and biodiversity projects, equivalent to the company's carbon emissions from 1941 to 2041.
These targets demonstrate a strong focus on decarbonisation across the entire value chain, with significant emphasis on Scope 1 and 2 emissions reductions by the end of the decade, alongside broader long-term climate mitigation strategies.
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Velux’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
100% reduction in Scope 1
Target: By 2030, a 100% reduction in absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions compared with baseline year 2020.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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