- Continued impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, increased energy prices, economic turbulence, and difficulties in gathering data on employee disabilities.
- Long delivery times for electric vehicles.
- Challenges in defining and measuring disability due to GDPR legislation.
VELUX Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, VELUX Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.0K Kt CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 26 Kt CO2e; Scope 2: 43 Kt CO2e; Scope 3: 2.0K Kt CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.0K Kt CO2e
2022
Renewable Energy
98%
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 26 Kt CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 43 Kt CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.0K Kt CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.0K Kt CO2e |
| 2020 | 54.4K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1 and 2 emissions by 26.2 percentage points.
- Increased share of renewable electricity to 98%.
- 98% of packaging for VELUX Residential roof windows in Europe is now paper-based.
- More than 600 tonnes of EPS/plastic saved in 2022 compared to 2021.
- Enabled two new solar plants in southern Spain, generating 167 GWh of renewable electricity annually.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% carbon neutral company by 2030
- Implement DEI policy
- Implement global travel policy
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction of CO2e from value chain by 2030
- 50% reduction of product carbon footprint by 2030
- 40% of senior management positions and 45% of all management positions held by women by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Capture 4.5 million tonnes of CO2e through forest and biodiversity projects by 2041
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeBiodiversityCircular economyDiversity and inclusionEmployee health and safetyResponsible supply chain