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Velux

Velux, officially known as VELUX A/S, is a leading manufacturer of roof windows and skylights, headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1941, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the daylight and ventilation industry, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. Velux is renowned for its innovative solutions that enhance indoor environments by maximising natural light and improving air quality. Their core product range includes roof windows, skylights, and blinds, all designed with energy efficiency and sustainability in mind. With a commitment to quality and design, Velux has received numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a market leader. The company continues to push boundaries in architectural daylighting, making significant contributions to both residential and commercial sectors.

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90

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wholesale Trade 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Velux's score of 90 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Velux's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Velux reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,159,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 22,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). The majority of their emissions, about 1,155,000,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from their value chain. Velux has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to a 2020 baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce energy intensity by 56% by 2030, using 2015 as a baseline. Looking further ahead, Velux targets the reduction and removal of 4.5 million tonnes CO2 through forest and biodiversity projects by 2041, which corresponds to their carbon emissions from 1941 to 2041. These initiatives reflect Velux's commitment to sustainability and their proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards for carbon reduction and environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
24,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 2
28,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
1,242,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Velux's primary industry is Wholesale trade and commission trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles (51), 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 Velux is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Velux 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
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