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.
DitchCarbon Score
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.
Lenzing's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lenzing AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,770,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 340,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,430,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and supply chain. Lenzing has set ambitious targets to achieve significant reductions in its carbon footprint. By 2030, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25%, both from a 2021 baseline. Furthermore, Lenzing has committed to a long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Lenzing's proactive approach to sustainability positions it as a leader in the textiles and apparel sector, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and climate action.
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| 2014 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Lenzing is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
