Forbo Holding AG
Forbo Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Forbo Holding completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Forbo Holding has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Forbo Holding's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Forbo Holding amounted to 101,178 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Forbo Holding decreased by 2.31%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Forbo Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Forbo Holding's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Forbo Holding were 50,971 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Forbo Holding reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2023, Forbo Holding's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Forbo Holding's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.32%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Forbo Holding's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Forbo Holding reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 813 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 50,207 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Forbo Holding reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2023, Forbo Holding's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Forbo Holding's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Forbo Holding's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Forbo Holding's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Forbo Holding use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Forbo Holding reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Forbo Holding's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Forbo Holding's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Forbo Holding reported 375,817 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Forbo Holding includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Forbo Holding's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Forbo Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Forbo Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 375,817 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 94.77% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.23% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Forbo Holding reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2023, Forbo Holding's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Forbo Holding's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Forbo Holding's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Forbo Holding's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Forbo Holding disclose?
In 2025, Forbo Holding reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Forbo Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Forbo Holding's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 272,427 tCO₂e (72.49%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 37,278 tCO₂e (9.92%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 16,024 tCO₂e (4.26%)
Forbo Holding's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Forbo Holding’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Forbo Holding reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 50,971 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,370 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 37.21 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Forbo Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Forbo Holding's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Forbo Holding reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 37.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.58, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Forbo Holding rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Forbo Holding ranked 26 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Forbo Holding among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Forbo Holding's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Forbo Holding reported a total carbon footprint of 476,995 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.08% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Forbo Holding's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 78.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.69%.a