Rockwool A/S
Rockwool's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Rockwool's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rockwool amounted to 1,923,756 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 Rockwool increased by 26.56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Rockwool's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rockwool's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rockwool were 1,601,801 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 8.58%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rockwool's Scope 1 emissions increased by 30.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Rockwool's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Rockwool reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 109,209 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 321,955 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Rockwool reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rockwool's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 11.02% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b
What methodology does Rockwool use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Rockwool reported 875,648 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 Rockwool includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Rockwool's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rockwool's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Rockwool reported total Scope 3 emissions of 875,648 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
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rockwool disclose?
In 2024, Rockwool reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Rockwool's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Rockwool's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 449,537 tCO₂e (51.34%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 240,072 tCO₂e (27.42%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 79,924 tCO₂e (9.13%)
Rockwool's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Rockwool’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Rockwool reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,601,801 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 29,940 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 53.5 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 2024, Rockwool reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 53.5 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.65 , 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 2024, Rockwool ranked 21 out of 23 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 2024, Rockwool reported a total carbon footprint of 2,799,404 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.26% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Rockwool's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 57.22% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 31.28%. a