Rockwool controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Reported Russian takeover of four factories
Reference material reports that Russian authorities took control of four Rockwool factories located in Russia. Rockwool reportedly stated that the affected facilities were worth approximately $469 million. The event followed controversy over the company's Russian operations.
2023
Ukraine designation as an international sponsor of war
Ukrainian authorities placed Rockwool on a list of international sponsors of war, citing the company's continued commercial activity in Russia and reported sales to Russian state customers, including the Ministry of Defence. The designation created reputational, geopolitical and market-access risks for the group.