Villeroy & Boch AG

Villeroy & Boch AG, a company in the Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing industry based in Germany, has been progressively reporting its carbon emissions.

Emissions Overview:

• 2025: Villeroy & Boch AG reported a total of approximately 713,204,000 kg CO2e. This comprised roughly 118,267,200 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 42,389,800 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 552,547,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions included purchased goods and services (approximately 371,247,400 kg CO2e), use of sold products (approximately 26,565,000 kg CO2e), and employee commute (approximately 10,613,500 kg CO2e).
• 2024: Total emissions for 2024 were approximately 755,263,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 121,970,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 50,490,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 582,803,000 kg CO2e.
• 2023: The company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 71,543,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 19,262,000 kg CO2e, totalling approximately 90,805,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year, with a note indicating missing data for purchased goods and services.
• 2022: For 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 91,324,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 24,640,000 kg CO2e, resulting in a combined total of approximately 115,964,000 kg CO2e. Similar to 2023, Scope 3 data was not disclosed, with purchased goods and services identified as a missing data point.
• 2021: Total emissions in 2021 were approximately 979,905,000 kg CO2e, broken down into Scope 1 (approximately 168,525,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (market-based: approximately 76,662,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (approximately 687,968,000 kg CO2e). Major Scope 3 categories included purchased goods and services (approximately 454,476,000 kg CO2e) and downstream leased assets (approximately 42,570,000 kg CO2e).
• 2020: No specific emissions data was provided for 2020.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Villeroy & Boch AG has established several significant climate commitments and reduction targets:

• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi):

  • Villeroy & Boch AG has committed to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 45.0% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year.
  • They have also committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25.0% by 2030, from a 2021 base year.
  • For the long term, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2045 from a 2021 base year.
  • Furthermore, they commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90.0% by 2050 from a 2021 base year.
  • The company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.

• Other Reduction Initiatives:

  • Non-ceramics locations are targeted to achieve climate-neutrality in their manufacturing operations by 2030.
  • The company aims to reduce the Group's emissions by approximately 50% between 2023 and 2030 through measures like optimising energy efficiency and installing photovoltaic systems.
  • There is a target for Scope 1 & 2 emissions (non-ceramic production) of 100% reduction by 2030, starting from 2024.