Forbo Holding AG

Common Name
Forbo Holding
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Building Products & Equipment
Employees
5,253
Ticker
FORN
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Forbo Holding AG is a Swiss-based industrial company specializing in the manufacture of floor coverings, building and construction adhesives, and solutions for power transmission and conveyor belt sys...

Forbo Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, 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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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Forbo Holding's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Forbo Holding's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Forbo Holding's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Forbo Holding amounted to 103,571 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Forbo Holding increased by 3.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Forbo Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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What are Forbo Holding's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Forbo Holding were 53,275 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Forbo Holding's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Forbo Holding's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Forbo Holding reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,232 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 50,296 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Forbo Holding reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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

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Insights into Forbo Holding's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Forbo Holding reported 388,564 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 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Forbo Holding's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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What are Forbo Holding's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Forbo Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 388,564 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 94.84% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.16% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Forbo Holding's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 280,260 tCO₂e (72.13%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 38,777 tCO₂e (9.98%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 16,378 tCO₂e (4.22%)

Forbo Holding's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(4.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(72.1%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(10.0%)

Insights into Forbo Holding’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Forbo Holding reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 53,275 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,239 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 43 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Forbo Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

505005,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MVSMMmedmixYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,351 tCO2eRevenue: $M 534Scope 1 Intensity: 8.14 tCO2e/$MVVVAT GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,449 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,040Scope 1 Intensity: 1.39 tCO2e/$MMikron HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 583 tCO2eRevenue: $M 413Scope 1 Intensity: 1.41 tCO2e/$MSSSchweiter TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,067 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,117Scope 1 Intensity: 29.61 tCO2e/$MBelimo HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 610 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,042Scope 1 Intensity: 0.59 tCO2e/$MMontana AerospaceYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,459 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,457Scope 1 Intensity: 13.35 tCO2e/$MLandis+Gyr GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,895 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,549Scope 1 Intensity: 1.87 tCO2e/$MZehnder GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,377 tCO2eRevenue: $M 689Scope 1 Intensity: 12.17 tCO2e/$MSulzerYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,899Scope 1 Intensity: 3.85 tCO2e/$MImpleniaYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,621 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,930Scope 1 Intensity: 16.95 tCO2e/$MMetall ZugYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,785 tCO2eRevenue: $M 313Scope 1 Intensity: 5.70 tCO2e/$MOrell FuessliYear: 2024Scope 1: 199 tCO2eRevenue: $M 279Scope 1 Intensity: 0.71 tCO2e/$MFlughafen ZuerichYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,486 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,465Scope 1 Intensity: 17.40 tCO2e/$MGeorg FischerYear: 2024Scope 1: 75,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,298Scope 1 Intensity: 17.45 tCO2e/$MSchindler HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 131,225 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,408Scope 1 Intensity: 10.58 tCO2e/$MRieter HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,195 tCO2eRevenue: $M 949Scope 1 Intensity: 7.58 tCO2e/$MKlingelnbergYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,973 tCO2eRevenue: $M 313Scope 1 Intensity: 9.51 tCO2e/$MBurkhalter HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,560 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,277Scope 1 Intensity: 6.70 tCO2e/$MBucher IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,651 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,485Scope 1 Intensity: 11.95 tCO2e/$MBossard HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,252 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,089Scope 1 Intensity: 2.99 tCO2e/$MGeberitYear: 2024Scope 1: 93,827 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,407Scope 1 Intensity: 27.54 tCO2e/$MBurckhardt Compression HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,170 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,079Scope 1 Intensity: 3.87 tCO2e/$MOerlikonYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,619Scope 1 Intensity: 6.99 tCO2e/$MDormakaba HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 29,520 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,156Scope 1 Intensity: 9.35 tCO2e/$MForbo HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 53,275 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,239Scope 1 Intensity: 43.00 tCO2e/$M

How does Forbo Holding's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Forbo Holding reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 43 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.86 , 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 2024, Forbo Holding ranked 25 out of 24 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 2024, Forbo Holding reported a total carbon footprint of 492,135 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.38% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Forbo Holding's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 78.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.83%. a

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