Lanxess
Lanxess AG, a leading specialty chemicals company headquartered in Cologne, Germany, has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2004, Lanxess emerged from the restructuring of Bayer's chemicals division and has since achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its product portfolio. The company focuses on key business areas such as high-performance plastics, rubber, and intermediates, offering unique solutions that cater to diverse industries, including automotive, construction, and electronics. Lanxess is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a market leader in the specialty chemicals sector. With a robust portfolio of core products and a dedication to quality, Lanxess continues to drive advancements in chemical manufacturing and application.
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Lanxess's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, LANXESS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,600,000,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This figure represents a significant achievement, as the company has committed to reducing its absolute CO2e emissions by 60% compared to its 2004 baseline of 6,500,000,000 kg CO2e by the end of 2025. For the year 2024, LANXESS disclosed total emissions of about 16,948,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 854,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 1,296,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 10,372,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 2,591,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 725,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 997,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 9,531,000,000 kg CO2e. LANXESS has set ambitious targets for the future, aiming for a 75% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 relative to the 2004 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year, and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, all relative to the 2021 baseline. These commitments reflect LANXESS's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the chemicals sector.
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| 2004 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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