Lanxess
Lanxess AG, a leading specialty chemicals company headquartered in Cologne, Germany, has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2004, Lanxess emerged from the restructuring of Bayer's chemicals division and has since achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its product portfolio. The company focuses on key business areas such as high-performance plastics, rubber, and intermediates, offering unique solutions that cater to diverse industries, including automotive, construction, and electronics. Lanxess is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a market leader in the specialty chemicals sector. With a robust portfolio of core products and a dedication to quality, Lanxess continues to drive advancements in chemical manufacturing and application.
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Lanxess's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, LANXESS AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,400,000,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. For the previous year, 2024, the company disclosed total emissions of about 12,259,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 854,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 1,033,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 10,372,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were reported at about 12,522,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions combined at approximately 2,139,000,000 kg CO2e. LANXESS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the end of 2025 compared to 2004 levels, which would equate to approximately 2,591,000,000 kg CO2e. Furthermore, the company targets a 75% reduction in these emissions by 2030. In alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), LANXESS has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 41.6% and Scope 3 emissions by 11.1% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2050, with interim targets of a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets reflect LANXESS's commitment to sustainable practices and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2004 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0.0 | 0.00 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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