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.
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Industry Benchmark
Lenzing's score of 47 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 greenhouse gas 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 emissions across all scopes, with significant targets set for the near and long term. Lenzing has established a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, and to cut Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Additionally, the company aims for a substantial long-term reduction of 90% in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions, by 2050. Furthermore, Lenzing is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This comprehensive approach aligns with industry standards and reflects Lenzing's dedication to sustainability and climate action within the textiles sector.
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Add to project| 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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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.
