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VKR Holding A/S, widely recognised as VKR Holding, is a leading Danish holding and investment company deeply rooted in the construction sector. Established in 1941 by Villum Kann Rasmussen, the group’s headquarters are located in Hørsholm, Denmark, overseeing significant operations across Europe and North America.
The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio of businesses, specialising in the manufacture of high-quality building materials. These include industry-leading brands in roof windows, vertical windows, sun screening, and solar thermal energy systems, collectively enhancing daylight, fresh air, and a better indoor climate. VKR Holding champions sustainable building solutions, positioning itself as a pivotal innovator in the global construction materials market.
+26 vs industry average
Vkr Holding’s score of 50 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Construction Work has above-average carbon intensity
The Construction Work industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
VKR Holding, a Danish construction company, reported its 2025 Scope 1 emissions as 29,528,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions as 4,254,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions as 2,166,559,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 28,066,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 6,577,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 2,272,311,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were 31,433,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 7,877,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 1,723,208,000 kg CO2e. For 2022, VKR Holding reported Scope 1 emissions of 33,203,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 market-based emissions of 13,360,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were 43,947,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 51,035,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 2,123,972,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, Scope 1 emissions were 24,302,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were 27,835,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 1,893,548,000 kg CO2e.
VKR Holding has set several climate commitments. As part of its strategy, the ultimate goal is to reduce operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 100% and halve value chain emissions (Scope 3) by 2030, with a baseline year of 2023. Specifically, the VELUX Group, a part of VKR Holding, aims to achieve a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline. The DOVISTA Group, also within VKR Holding, is committed to a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2021 baseline. Furthermore, Altaterra (another part of the group) targets a 30% reduction in business-related air travel (Scope 1 and 2) between 2019 and 2030. Altaterra also aims for a 50% reduction in average non-utilised waste per produced window (Scope 3) between 2020 and 2030. VKR Holding also has a long-term goal to have reduced and removed the CO2 equivalent of its historical carbon emissions since 1941 by 2041.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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