Rockwool A/S
Rockwool's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Rockwool 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).
Rockwool has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Rockwool's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rockwool amounted to 1,898,048 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 Rockwool decreased by 2.3%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Rockwool's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rockwool's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rockwool were 1,616,673 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Rockwool reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Rockwool's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.53%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Rockwool's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Rockwool's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Rockwool's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Rockwool reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 71,450 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 281,375 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Rockwool reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Rockwool's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 13.08% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Rockwool use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Rockwool reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Rockwool's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Rockwool's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Rockwool reported 1,513,584 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 Rockwool includes a breakdown across 4 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
Rockwool's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rockwool's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Rockwool reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,513,584 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Rockwool reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Rockwool's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Rockwool's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Rockwool's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Rockwool's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rockwool disclose?
In 2025, Rockwool reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Rockwool's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Rockwool's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 798,571 tCO₂e (52.76%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 452,328 tCO₂e (29.88%)
- Other/Unspecified Sources: 179,235 tCO₂e (11.84%)
Rockwool's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Rockwool’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Rockwool reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,616,673 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 34,049 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 47.48 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Rockwool's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Rockwool's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Rockwool reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 47.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 12.08, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Rockwool rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Rockwool ranked 19 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Rockwool among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Rockwool's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Rockwool reported a total carbon footprint of 3,411,632 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.46% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Rockwool's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 47.39% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 44.37%.a