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 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 1,616,673a | 1,619,042a | 1,230,000b | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 71,450a | 110,663a | 220,000b | |
Location-Based | 281,375a | 323,713a | 290,000b | |
Total Scope 3 | 1,513,584a | 1,484,529a | 930,000b | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 47.4804a | 54.0399a | 306.9867b |
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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
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rockwool were 1,616,673 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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
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
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
In 2025, Rockwool reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
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
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
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
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.
In 2025, the largest contributors to Rockwool's Scope 3 emissions were:a
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
In 2025, Rockwool reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 47.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.06, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2025, Rockwool ranked 19 out of 22 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
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