Lanxess

LANXESS, a German chemicals company, reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 847 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of around 884 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 10.294 billion kg CO2e in 2025. In 2024, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 854 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of roughly 1.033 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 10.372 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, the company's total emissions were approximately 16.948 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 939 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of around 1.264 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 14.745 billion kg CO2e.

LANXESS has set ambitious climate commitments, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year, with a target of 1.3 million metric tons of CO2e. Additionally, LANXESS commits to a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year, targeting 11.0 million metric tons of CO2e. For the long term, LANXESS aims for a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2040 from a 2021 base year, and a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2021 base year. The company also intends to achieve climate neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and make its entire supply chain climate neutral by 2050.