Lanxess

LANXESS, a German chemicals manufacturer, has outlined comprehensive climate commitments and emission reduction targets.

As of 2025, LANXESS reported total emissions of approximately 12.03 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 847 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 884 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling 10.29 billion kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions for 2025 included 4.40 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and 4.66 billion kg CO2e from the end-of-life treatment of sold products.

Looking back, in 2024, LANXESS's total emissions were approximately 12.26 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 854 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at 1.03 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 10.37 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, only Scope 3 emissions were disclosed, amounting to 9.53 billion kg CO2e. For 2022, LANXESS reported Scope 1 emissions of 843 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 1.15 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 11.16 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 16.95 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 939 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 1.26 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 14.75 billion kg CO2e.

LANXESS has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets, committing to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.

Near-term targets include:

• A 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, from a 2021 base year.
• A 25% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030, also from a 2021 base year.

Long-term targets include:

• A 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2040, from a 2021 base year.
• A 90% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050, from a 2021 base year.

These targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions are consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C, as validated by SBTi in 2024. LANXESS also aims for climate neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040.