- Long waiting times to connect to the power grid for electrification projects.
- Lower market activity impacting the amount of stone wool recycled.
ROCKWOOL A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, ROCKWOOL A/S disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.75 Mt CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.23 Mt CO2; Scope 2: 0.22 Mt CO2 (market-based), 0.29 Mt CO2 (location-based); Scope 3: 0.93 Mt 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
1.75 Mt CO2e
2023
Water Usage
3.08 Mm³
2023
Waste
236 kt
2023
Energy Use
4.7K GWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 1.23 Mt CO2 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.22 Mt CO2 (market-based), 0.29 Mt CO2 (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 0.93 Mt 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.75 Mt CO2e |
| 2022 | 1.98 Mt CO2e |
| 2019 | 2.05 Mt CO2e |
| 2017 | 1.70 Mt CO2 |
| 2016 | 1.59 Mt CO2 (direct and indirect) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water use intensity by 16% compared to 2015 baseline.
- Reduced LTI rate by 14%.
- Expanded Rockcycle® recycling service to 21 countries.
- Completed conversion from coal to natural gas at a German production line.
- Received Board approval for the electrification of four production lines.
- Reduced landfill waste by 53% compared to 2015 baseline.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water use intensity by 20% by 2030.
- Reduce landfill waste by 85% by 2030.
- Offer Rockcycle® in 30 countries by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 20% by 2034.
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 38% by 2034.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3) by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change mitigation and adaptationCircular economyHealth and safetyDiversity, Equity and InclusionResponsible business practicesWater stewardshipBiodiversity