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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Lenzing's score of 74 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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Lenzing's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Lenzing AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,230,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,280,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 400,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,540,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions significantly. By 2030, Lenzing aims to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2021 baseline, and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuels and energy-related activities, and upstream transport and distribution. Lenzing is also committed to a long-term goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. This commitment aligns with their science-based targets, which include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both from a 2021 baseline. The company’s decarbonisation strategy is designed to achieve a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per ton of product by 2030 compared to 2017 levels. Lenzing's lyocell facility in Prachinburi, Thailand, is on track to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, utilising 100% bioenergy and aiming for 95% biomass energy by 2027. These initiatives reflect Lenzing's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the textiles and apparel sector.
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| 2014 | 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
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