Lenzing
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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How does Lenzing'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Textile Manufacturing 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.
Industry Benchmark
Lenzing's score of 64 is higher than 99% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,920,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,330,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 630,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,960,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase from 2023, when total emissions were about 3,650,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,240,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 340,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 1,880,000,000 kg CO2e. Lenzing has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In the near term, the company targets 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. Additionally, Lenzing is committed to reducing its overall greenhouse gas emissions by 90% across all scopes by 2050. These initiatives align with Lenzing's broader sustainability goals, reflecting its commitment to addressing climate change within the textiles and apparel sector.
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| 2014 | 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
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