Lenzing Sustainability Profile
Lenzing AG, headquartered in Austria (AT), is a leading player in the global textile and fibre industry, renowned for its innovative and sustainable solutions. Founded in 1938, Lenzing has established itself as a pioneer in the production of high-quality cellulose fibres, including TENCEL™ and LENZING™ ECOVERO™, which are celebrated for their eco-friendly credentials and exceptional softness. With major operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Lenzing is committed to sustainability and circular economy principles, setting benchmarks in the industry. The company’s unique production processes utilise renewable resources, ensuring minimal environmental impact while delivering premium products. Lenzing's dedication to innovation and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, earning numerous accolades for its contributions to sustainable fashion and textile manufacturing.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Lenzing's score of 80 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Lenzing's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Lenzing AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3.23 billion kg CO2e, comprising 1.28 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 400 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1.54 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a target to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Lenzing has set ambitious long-term goals, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. This includes a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. The company is also implementing a decarbonisation strategy that targets a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per ton of product by 2030 compared to 2017 levels. These commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated Lenzing's targets as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Lenzing Aktiengesellschaft, ensuring accuracy and accountability in their climate commitments.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,140,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 660,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 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 |
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Lenzing's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Lenzing's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 12% last year and decreased by approximately 21% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 48% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Lenzing's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Lenzing has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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