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 59 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 significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions decreasing from about 3,740,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 and 3,640,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Lenzing has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, Lenzing aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050. 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 commitment to sustainability is evident in its ongoing efforts to lower its carbon footprint while maintaining its position in the textiles, apparel, footwear, and luxury goods sector.
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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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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.
