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 Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 2,600,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects the company's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a target to achieve a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2025 compared to its 2004 baseline of 6,500,000,000 kg CO2e. For the year 2024, LANXESS disclosed Scope 1 emissions of about 854,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,296,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and total Scope 3 emissions of around 10,372,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were about 1,887,000,000 kg CO2e. In terms of future commitments, LANXESS aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year, targeting a reduction to approximately 1,300,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, the company has set a long-term goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with interim targets of reducing Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate LANXESS's commitment to sustainable practices within the chemicals sector, headquartered in Germany.
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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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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