- Reducing Scope 3 emissions from product use and supply chain
- Further increasing the use of recycled materials
- Maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce
Lexmark International, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
Renewable Energy
41% (2023)
of total energy
Waste
8.8K metric tons (2023)
2023
Energy Use
515.9K MWh (RECs) + 255 MWh (solar)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 70.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 80.6K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2014 | 132.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2008 | 196.5K metric tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved carbon neutrality across 51% of its operations in 2023
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 72% since 2005
- Reduced water withdrawal by 44% since 2015
- Reduced total waste generated by 56% since 2015
- Increased average PCR plastic in Lexmark designed and branded laser devices to 40% by mass
- Increased reclaimed plastic through PCR and reuse in all Lexmark designed and branded cartridges to 43% by mass
- Reduced single-use plastics in Lexmark designed and branded hardware and supplies packaging by 33% from 2018 to 2023
- Saved over 11,900 trees in 2023 through paperless print testing
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water withdrawal by 25% from 2019 to 2030
- Increase annual sourcing of renewable energy to 80% by 2025
- Increase the reuse of cartridges and other supplies collected through LCCP to 80% by 2025
- Reduce waste generated by 50% from 2019 to 2030
- Increase the average PCR plastic in Lexmark designed and branded laser devices to 50% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Increase annual sourcing of renewable energy to 100% by 2030
- Increase global representation of female employees to 48% by 2030
- Increase global representation of female managers to 42% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality across our operations by 2035
- Net zero CO2 emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyHuman RightsSupply Chain TransparencyEthicsOccupational Health and SafetyDiversity and InclusionBusiness Continuity and Risk ManagementCustomer Health and SafetyData Privacy