The Lenzing Group
The Lenzing Group is a global producer of dissolving wood pulp and premium and specialty fibers as well as filaments based on regenerated cellulose. For more than 80 years, we have been a reliable partner within the global textile and nonwovens industry, and a driving force for new developments. As an innovation leader, we collaborate with manufacturers worldwide and enable a wide range of applications – from functional and fashion apparel and durable home textiles to high-performance hygiene products.
The Lenzing Group’s business model extends far beyond that of a traditional fiber producer. At the core of our operations lies the efficient and circular use and processing of all raw materials and products, from the renewable material wood through to biodegradable and compostable fibers. As an integrated company, we manufacture our key raw material, dissolving wood pulp, at our own facilities. This allows us to not only supply our fiber production but also sell pulp capacities on the external market.
In line with the Paris Climate Agreement, Lenzing pursues a clear, science-based climate action plan, targeting a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1–3) by 2030 and the achievement of net-zero emissions by 2050. Our ambition as a company is to combine commercial value creation with responsible business conduct and thereby make a sustainable contribution to the environment and society.
Lenzing operates at the beginning of a complex global value chain. Using certified and controlled wood, we first produce pulp in our biorefineries and subsequently process it into high-quality premium and specialty fibers. These fibers then enter textile and nonwovens supply chains and are further processed in downstream production steps into fashion products, home textiles, hygiene products and technical applications.
At the end of their life cycle, Lenzing fibers are biodegradable and compostable, allowing them to return to the natural cycle.1 To drive forward circular economy, Lenzing continuously advances its technologies to enable and further improve both chemical and mechanical recycling of cellulose fibers.
Our partnership with spinners, fabric manufacturers, fashion brands and retailers strengthens traceability, sustainability and circularity across the entire sector.
In pulp and fiber production, valuable bio-based materials and co-products are generated in addition to pulp and cellulose fibers. The non-recyclable parts of the raw material wood are converted into energy at the pulp sites.
Value chain
Detailed information about Lenzing’s value chain can be found in the chapter Value creation at the Lenzing Group in the Sustainability Report.
1This relates to TÜV-certified biodegradable and compostable LENZING™ fibers. The compostability and biodegradability of final consumer textile and nonwoven products depend on the material composition (fiber blend) and processing in the value chain steps.