- Continued low demand for cellulosic fibers and lower prices.
- Continued sharp increase in raw material and energy costs.
- Geopolitical tensions and devastating natural disasters impacting economic activity.
- Slower than expected market recovery.
- Risks of wood unavailability due to forest degradation.
- Reputational risk in the textile sector.
- Chronic physical climate risks (extreme weather, water scarcity).
- Increased biomass costs.
- Potential regulatory, technology, market and corporate reputational risks.
Lenzing AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Lenzing AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.77 million tons CO2e (Scope 1, 2 & 3). By scope: Scope 1: 1.00 million tons CO2e; Scope 2: 0.34 million tons CO2e; Scope 3: 1.43 million tons CO2e. 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.
GHG Emissions
2.77 million tons CO2e (Scope 1, 2 & 3)
2023
Water Usage
118.8K Megaliters (total withdrawal)
2023
Energy Use
60.89 Million GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.00 million tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.34 million tons CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.43 million tons CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Successfully completed modernization and conversion of the Purwakarta (Indonesia) site, significantly reducing emissions and achieving EU Ecolabel certification.
- Successfully converted a production line in Nanjing (China) to TENCEL™ branded modal fibers.
- Launched LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers with REFIBRA™ technology, containing up to 20% post-consumer textile waste.
- Acquired a biomass power plant to supply the Heiligenkreuz site, increasing energy independence and reducing carbon emissions.
- Achieved a 40% reduction in specific GHG emissions per ton of pulp and fiber sold (baseline 2017).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve Lenzing Group’s specific wastewater emissions (COD) by 20% by 2024 (baseline 2014).
- Achieve 'aspirational' MMCF level for ZDHC wastewater and air emission guidelines at Lenzing viscose facilities by 2026.
- Achieve 'aspirational' MMCF level for ZDHC wastewater and responsible production guidelines at Lenzing lyocell facilities by 2028.
- Implement and annually update the Facility Environmental Module (FEM) in all pulp and fiber production facilities by 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Offer viscose, modal, and lyocell staple fibers with up to 50% post-consumer recycled content on a commercial scale by 2025.
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 absolute GHG emissions by 42% and scope 3 absolute GHG emissions by 25% until 2030 (baseline 2021).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve at least a 90% reduction in absolute GHG emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2050 (baseline 2021).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Circular economy & resourcesClimate & energyResponsible wood procurementBiodiversity & ecosystemsSustainable innovations & productsHealth & safetyHuman rights & fair labor practicesBusiness ethicsDigitalization & cyber security