Villeroy & Boch AG

Villeroy & Boch AG, a German manufacturer in the Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing sector, reported estimated total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 713.2 million kg CO2e in 2025. This figure comprises about 118.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 42.4 million kg CO2e (market-based) from Scope 2, and around 552.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a reduction from 2024, which saw total emissions of approximately 755.3 million kg CO2e. In 2021, the company's total emissions were approximately 979.9 million kg CO2e.

Villeroy & Boch AG has set ambitious climate commitments. The company has near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 45% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Villeroy & Boch AG commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045 from a 2021 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year. The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, with both near-term and long-term targets classified as consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario.

Furthermore, Villeroy & Boch AG aims for its non-ceramics locations to achieve climate neutrality in manufacturing operations by 2030, with a target to reduce the Group's emissions by approximately 50% between 2023 and 2030 through energy efficiency and photovoltaic system installations.