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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Velux's score of 42 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Velux's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, the VELUX Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,401,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 22,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 1,401,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the past few years, VELUX has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2020, the total emissions were about 1,894,000,000 kg CO2e, which decreased to approximately 1,991,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a slight reduction trend. The company has set ambitious targets to further this progress: it aims to achieve a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, VELUX is committed to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The VELUX Group's initiatives reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the building products sector, headquartered in Denmark.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 24,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 28,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,556,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Velux 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.
