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Rockwool

Rockwool International A/S, commonly known as Rockwool, is a leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation products, headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1937, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on sustainable building solutions and energy efficiency. Specialising in insulation, acoustic solutions, and fire protection, Rockwool's products are renowned for their durability and eco-friendliness. The company’s commitment to innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in reducing carbon footprints and enhancing energy performance in buildings. With a robust portfolio that includes thermal insulation, sound insulation, and fire-resistant materials, Rockwool continues to set industry standards, making significant contributions to sustainable construction practices worldwide.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Rockwool's score of 42 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rockwool's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Rockwool reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,586,658,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,601,801,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 109,209,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 875,648,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for an 85% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a 40% reduction target by 2022. Additionally, Rockwool is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2034, using 2019 as the baseline year. Over the past few years, Rockwool's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at 2,672,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 3,029,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company is actively working towards improving its carbon intensity, targeting a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne of stone wool produced by 2030, compared to 2015 levels. Rockwool's climate commitments align with industry standards, reflecting a strong dedication to sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company is headquartered in Denmark (DK) and is focused on achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with a structured transition plan in place.

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Scope 1
1,110,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
310,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rockwool's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is 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 Rockwool is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rockwool 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
Reduction Actions

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