Lanxess
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 carbon emissions of approximately 2,600,000,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and 2 emissions. For the previous year, 2024, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of about 854,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1,033,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of about 10,372,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, LANXESS's total emissions were around 1,722,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 9,531,000,000 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 would equate to about 2,591,000,000 kg CO2e. Furthermore, the company targets a 75% reduction in these emissions by 2030. In line with its long-term strategy, LANXESS has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a near-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, and a 90% reduction by 2040. The company also aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 and 90% by 2050, with the target boundaries including land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect LANXESS's commitment to sustainable practices within the chemicals sector.
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| 2004 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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