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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Lanxess's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

50

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 50 is higher than 88% 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 2023, LANXESS AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,531,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 761,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,134,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and the remainder from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, targeting a reduction to about 1,300,000,000 kg CO2e from a 2021 baseline of approximately 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, LANXESS plans to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both relative to the 2021 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. LANXESS is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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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

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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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