- Supply chain disruptions due to global events.
- Challenges in using recycled content in product design and manufacturing.
- Data limitations in measuring Scope 3 emissions.
Lenovo Group Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Lenovo Group Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.7M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 6.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 202.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 18.7M tCO2e/year. 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
18.7M tCO2e/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
Water Usage
1.5K Megaliters/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
51.1K tons/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
1.4M MWh/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| 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). | 6.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 202.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 18.7M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved SBTi validated net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target by 2050.
- Wuhan plant became the first and only factory in China's ICT industry recognized for sustainability by CESI.
- Increased use of biofuel in air and ocean freight.
- Expanded use of CL PCC to 298 products.
- Introduced OBP content in several ThinkPad products.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- By FY 2025/26, 90% of global operations’ electricity from renewable sources.
- By FY 2025/26, 100% of PC products will contain post-consumer recycled content materials.
- By FY 2025/26, 100% of smartphone products and accessories will be free of PVC and BFR.
📅 Medium-term
- By FY 2029/30, 50% improvement in energy efficiency of Lenovo desktops and servers.
- By FY 2029/30, 30% improvement in energy efficiency of Lenovo notebooks and Motorola products.
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions (supply chain) from purchased goods and services 66.5% per million US$ gross profit by FY 2029/30.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity and InclusionSupply Chain SustainabilityProduct SustainabilityGovernance and Ethics