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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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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Lanxess's score of 55 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lanxess's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, LANXESS reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,600,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions also at about 2,600,000,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for the year reached around 16,948,000,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 3 emissions of approximately 14,745,000,000 kg CO2e. LANXESS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 compared to 2004 levels, which translates to a target of about 2,591,000,000 kg CO2e. By 2030, the company aims to achieve a 75% reduction in these emissions relative to its 2004 baseline. Furthermore, LANXESS has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with interim targets of a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year. In terms of long-term goals, LANXESS plans to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2040 and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to tackling climate change. The company’s initiatives reflect a commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for greenhouse gas reduction.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lanxess's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Lanxess is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Lanxess is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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