What we stand for
At our mother company Lenzing, we measure success differently. True growth means making a positive impact on our communities and the environment — not just on our bottom line. We are here to provide and promote sustainable solutions for a growing world, and we know that has to be earned through action, every day.
Taking the lead
We believe we have both the will and the responsibility to be agents of change — and we know we cannot do it alone.
We are constantly researching and refining our processes, working closely with our suppliers and value chain partners to achieve and maintain best practice in sustainability and industry. Beyond our own operations, we champion social well-being as a guiding principle, recognising that the health of the people, planet, and business is inseparable.
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The results in numbers
Trusted Source
100%
of wood sourced from certified or controlled origins
Cleaner Air
83%
reduction
of specific¹ sulfur emissions to air vs. 2014
Reduced Emissions
48%
reduction
of specific¹ scope 1, 2 & 3 GHG emissions vs. 2017
Industry Leaders
92%
revenue share from specialty fibers²
Canopy Hot Button
#1
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Once again listed #1 in the global Canopy Hot Button Ranking ("Dark Green" shirt)
Eco Vadis
Platinum
Top 1%
of rated companies
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CDP 2025
Triple "A" rating for Climate Change, Water Security and Forests
Lenzing is the only fiber supplier worldwide with these ratings.
Powering progress, reducing our footprint
This year, targeted upgrades across Lenzing sites — including
a more efficient gas boiler in Mobile, USA —
cut Scope 1 emissions by approximately 8,000 tons annually
In Nanjing, a new gas pipeline and cogeneration facilities marked
another step towards lower-carbon energy
we worked with key suppliers on green electricity and life cycle assessments to tackle Scope 3 emissions
We supported nature-based solutions to conserve ecosystems and strengthen carbon sinks.
Reducing our environmental impact
Keeping our environmental commitments means looking closely at what leaves Lenzing sites. This year, Lenzing implemented the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) requirements and completed Higg FEM self-assessments and third-party verifications across all production sites — strengthening our monitoring of pollutants and risk management.
On wastewater, progress was tangible:
Water is a precious resource
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In 2025, Lenzing assessed water risks across our operations using tools such as WRI Aqueduct and WWF Water Risk Filter, while expanding life-cycle assessment data collection from pulp and key chemical suppliers to sharpen our understanding of product-related water footprints. On the ground, investment in a reverse osmosis unit at our Nanjing site now purifies wastewater for reuse in cooling towers — reducing freshwater withdrawal where it matters most.
The bigger picture:
Biodiversity and ecosystems
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Our relationship with nature goes beyond responsible sourcing. We at Lenzing source all of our wood, and dissolving wood pulp from FSC®- or PEFC-certified or controlled sources, and our plantation in Brazil combines a reliable wood supply with active measures to protect biodiversity, soil, and water quality.
Closer to home, we supported peat bog and wetland restoration in Austria, alongside biodiversity research to better understand how we measure and respond to changes in nature. Further afield, we participated in conservation, afforestation, and reforestation projects across Austria, Burundi, China, DR Congo, and Tanzania — contributing to both climate mitigation and the health of ecosystems that communities depend on.
Closing the loop
Circularity is moving from ambition to reality.
Through partnerships with Södra, Circ Inc., and others, Lenzing is producing lyocell staple fibers with 30% recycled content, alongside the continued offer of ECOVEROTM x REFIBRATM fibers with 20% recycled content.
Collaboration in EU projects, including CISUTAC, CELLFIL, and ESCIB, is further advancing textile circularity and sustainability assessment methods.
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This year also marked a milestone: Lenzing met its 2025 Circular Business Model
A pilot programme to collect textile waste, sort it through a social enterprise organisation, and recycle it into new fibers proved the concept at scale — closing loops across materials while strengthening social sustainability.
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Our Process
TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers are made from sustainably sourced wood from certified or controlled sources*, processed into pulp using a totally chlorine‑free (TCF) bleaching process, dissolved, and regenerated into high‑quality cellulosic fibers. Our nearly closed‑loop Lyocell process recovers over 99.8% of the solvent NMMO, and decades of refinement have improved resource efficiency while reducing environmental impact. Produced with at least 50% less carbon emissions and water consumption** and certified for biodegradability, compostability, and the EU Ecolabel***, these fibers offer a responsible, lower‑impact choice for diverse textile applications.
*FSC® (FSC-C041246) or PEFC (PEFC/06-33-92) certification
**Compared to generic (unbranded) lyocell and modal
***EU Ecolabel for textile products (license no. AT/016/001))
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Our workforce is our community
None of what we do is possible without the people who show up every day. This year, we invested in personalised learning and development paths, and worked to ensure every employee has room to grow — professionally and personally.
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Safety is non negotiable
All manufacturing sites hold ISO 45001 certification
We also completed Higg Facility Social & Labor Module (FSLM) assessments and third-party verifications across all production sites, holding ourselves accountable for human rights and labor rights.
Together, we can make a difference
Our impact and influence extend beyond our own activity. Every supplier is required to commit to Lenzing’s Global Supplier Code of Conduct, and we back that up with quarterly sustainability risk management reviews and Together for Sustainability audits.
More than 1,000 suppliers are now assessed and monitored through EcoVadis —
covering environment, labor rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
This year, sustainability assessments reached 68% of our global procurement volume
a significant increase from the previous year
We also broadened our value chain hotspot assessments to include health and safety, discrimination, community impacts, and transparency.
Doing business the right way
Strong performance means nothing without integrity behind it.
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Lenzing continued to strengthen its compliance systems, maintain a confidential whistleblower channel, and roll out mandatory training across the organisation — ensuring that ethical conduct is not an afterthought, but a foundation. Product safety is held to ISO 9001-aligned standards because the trust our customers and partners place in us has to be earned and maintained.
