Lanxess Sustainability Profile
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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 620,000,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and 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 at approximately 843,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 1,296,000,000 kg CO2e. LANXESS has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2025 compared to 2004 levels, which translates to a target of approximately 2,591,000,000 kg CO2e. By 2030, the company aims for a 75% reduction from 2004 levels. Additionally, LANXESS has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with interim targets of a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, both relative to a 2021 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies LANXESS's near-term targets as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company’s long-term goals include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a similar reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050.
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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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 27,000,000,000 | - | - | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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Lanxess's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Lanxess has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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