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Vkr Holding

VKR Holding A/S, commonly referred to as VKR, is a prominent Danish company headquartered in Denmark (DK). Established in 1941, VKR has evolved into a leading player in the building materials and energy sectors, with a strong focus on sustainable solutions. The company operates primarily in Europe, with significant activities in the Nordic region. VKR Holding is renowned for its innovative products, including roof windows, skylights, and solar energy solutions, which are designed to enhance energy efficiency and improve indoor environments. The company’s commitment to sustainability and quality has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones such as the development of energy-efficient building components. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, VKR continues to set benchmarks in the industry, driving advancements in both construction and renewable energy.

DitchCarbon Score

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Vkr Holding's score of 30 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vkr Holding's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Vkr Holding reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,400,981,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 28,409,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of around 10,500,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 1,400,981,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint over the years. In 2022, Vkr Holding's total emissions were about 1,782,665,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in total emissions from 2021, which were approximately 1,806,495,000 kg CO2e. The emissions for 2020 were reported at about 1,890,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Vkr Holding has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company has reported GHG intensity metrics, with values decreasing from 20.5 in 2017 to 7.6 in 2022, reflecting an improvement in emissions per unit produced. Overall, while Vkr Holding has made progress in reducing its GHG intensity, further transparency regarding specific reduction targets and initiatives would enhance its climate commitment profile.

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Scope 1
24,302,000
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1,893,548,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vkr Holding's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Vkr Holding is headquartered in DK, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Vkr Holding is not committed to any 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.

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