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Textile Manufacturing
AT
updated 10 days ago

Lenzing

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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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61

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Lenzing's score of 61 is higher than 85% 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 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. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per ton of product by 2030 compared to 2017 levels. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions. Lenzing's long-term goal is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include 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. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Lenzing's dedication to sustainable practices within the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector. The company is also implementing a decarbonisation strategy, which includes achieving carbon neutrality at its lyocell facility in Prachinburi, Thailand, by 2030 through the use of 100% bioenergy. Overall, Lenzing AG is committed to significant emissions reductions, demonstrating leadership in climate action within its industry.

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20142016201720182020202120222023
Scope 1
1,120,000,000
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

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lenzing's primary industry is Textiles (17), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Lenzing is in AT, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Lenzing is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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