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Lenovo Sustainability Profile

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Lenovo Group Limited, commonly known as Lenovo, is a leading global technology company headquartered in Beijing, China (CN). Founded in 1984, Lenovo has established itself as a key player in the information technology industry, specialising in personal computers, tablets, smartphones, and enterprise solutions. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Lenovo is renowned for its innovative products, including the ThinkPad and Yoga series, which are celebrated for their reliability and cutting-edge design. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being the world's largest PC vendor by market share. Lenovo's commitment to research and development, coupled with its focus on sustainability, positions it as a forward-thinking leader in the tech landscape, continually pushing the boundaries of technology to enhance user experience.

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100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Lenovo's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

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Lenovo's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Lenovo reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 17,731,678,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 5,849,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12,409,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 17,731,678,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by the use of sold products, accounting for about 10,267,528,000 kg CO2e. Lenovo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by FY2029/30 from a FY2018/19 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 35% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products for comparable products by the same timeframe. Furthermore, Lenovo is committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by FY2049/50, with a long-term goal of reducing all GHG emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% from the same baseline year. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Lenovo's commitment to aligning with global climate goals. The company is also focused on improving the efficiency of its operations and products, with specific initiatives aimed at reducing emissions intensity in its supply chain and product lifecycle.

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Scope 1
13,507,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 2
244,372,000
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000,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
16,195,204,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Lenovo's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lenovo's primary industry is Electrical Machinery Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Lenovo's Location?

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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 Lenovo is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Lenovo's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Lenovo's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 17% last year and increased by approximately 9% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 58% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Use of Sold Products
58%
Purchased Goods and Services
34%
Capital Goods
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Lenovo'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.

Lenovo 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.

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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