Targets
[E2-3, MDR-T 80a, 80f, 80g, 80j]
To ensure harmonized reporting of environmental data and performance, and to establish the baseline and target progress, Lenzing has defined and implemented an Environmental Data Reporting Guideline covering all production processes at all sites. The guideline sets minimum requirements and standardized methods for environmental data monitoring, assessment and reporting. Environmental data are collected monthly and form the basis for environmental performance reporting as well as target setting at both Group- and site level. All targets defined in this chapter are in full alignment with the key elements of the Safety, Health and Environmental Policy and the Group Environmental Policy and Standard, which provide the framework to continuously minimize emissions, waste and pollution.
The process for setting and monitoring targets is described in the “Sustainability targets” section in the "ESRS 2 General disclosures” chapter.
ZDHC Lyocell target and ZDHC Viscose target
[E2-3 23d, 25, MDR-T 80h]
Lenzing has defined its voluntary targets for implementing the ZDHC guidelines for both viscose/modal and lyocell operations. The ZDHC program is an industry initiative that aims to reduce the discharge of hazardous chemicals (including SoCs and SVHCs) from the textile and apparel sector and provides guidance based on best available techniques and good industry practices. The certification framework of ZDHC includes a platform (ZDHC Gateway) for monitoring, tracking, reporting and sharing results along the supply chain. To ensure implementation at highest quality, ZDHC nominates authorized laboratories in various countries to conduct testing and reporting. Customers and brands support implementation by requesting evidence of clean production and certification, such as ZDHC. Stakeholder engagement with ZDHC in developing its guidelines, together with customer expectations, forms the foundation for setting targets relating to responsible fiber manufacturing. The target setting process is led by the Corporate Sustainability function and involves internal stakeholders, such as the HSE team, Operations and Commercial teams and the Managing Board.
[MDR-T 80b, 80c, 80d, 80e, 80i, 80j]
To achieve ‘aspirational’ MMCF level for ZDHC wastewater and air emission guidelines at Lenzing viscose facilities by 2026 |
2026 |
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Scope |
All Lenzing viscose production sites |
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Geographical coverage |
Lenzing (Austria), Nanjing (China), Purwakarta (Indonesia) |
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Base year |
2020 |
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Baseline value |
0 production sites |
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Target value |
3 production sites |
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Status 2025 |
Lenzing viscose sites have continuously implemented the ZDHC MMCF guideline in its revised version 2.2 and Lenzing has actively engaged in the MMCF version 3 revision, which was published in 2025. The implementation of the wastewater guideline continued in 2025. In addition to the Wastewater target all Lenzing viscose sites completed their 2024/5 Supplier to Zero Platform assessment and successfully achieved the overall performance at ‘aspirational’ level. |
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[MDR-T 80b, 80c, 80d, 80e, 80i, 80j]
To achieve ‘aspirational’ MMCF level for ZDHC wastewater and responsible production guidelines at Lenzing lyocell facilities by 20281 |
2028 |
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Sub-targets |
Lenzing lyocell sites2 achieve ‘aspirational’ level for wastewater and responsible production |
2025 |
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Lenzing site in Grimsby (UK) achieves ‘foundational’ level for wastewater and responsible production |
2026 |
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Lenzing site in Grimsby (UK) achieves ‘aspirational’ level for wastewater and responsible production |
2028 |
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Scope |
All Lenzing lyocell production sites |
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Geographical coverage |
Grimsby (United Kingdom), Heiligenkreuz (Austria), Lenzing (Austria), Mobile (USA), Prachinburi (Thailand) |
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Base year |
2022 |
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Baseline value |
0 production sites |
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Target value |
5 production sites |
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Status 2025 |
Lenzing facilities Heiligenkreuz (Austria) and Prachinburi (Thailand) have successfully achieved aspirational levels in 2025, however the facility in Lenzing (Austria) has achieved aspirational level for all parameters except one. |
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Wastewater target
[MDR-T 80b, 80c, 80d, 80e, 80i, 80j]
To improve Lenzing Group’s specific wastewater emissions (chemical oxygen demand (COD)) by 20 percent by 2024 (baseline 2014)1 |
2024 |
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Scope |
The same scope of facilities as the 2014 baseline (i.e. production sites excluding the new sites in Prachinburi (Thailand) and Indianópolis (Brazil)). |
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Geographical coverage |
Grimsby (United Kingdom), Heiligenkreuz (Austria), Lenzing (Austria), Mobile (USA), Nanjing (China), Paskov (Czech Republic), Purwakarta (Indonesia) |
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Base year |
2014 |
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Baseline value |
6,110 tons COD |
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Target value |
4,888 tons COD |
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Status 2025 |
The construction of the wastewater treatment plant in Purwakarta (Indonesia) took place in 2023 and the start-up was completed at the beginning of 2024. The first phase of the modern WWTP at Grimsby (UK) was completed in January 2025 and brought into operations in May 2025. It has achieved good performance levels, therefore the wastewater target was successfully achieved, reducing specific COD emissions by 24 percent from the baseline. |
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[E2-3 25, MDR-T 80a, 80g, 80h]
In line with Lenzing’s sustainability strategy and in response to increasing expectations for improved environmental performance in the supply chain, Lenzing has set a voluntary Group-level wastewater target focusing on the reduction of specific COD emissions. The target is based on the performance levels required by the EU Ecolabel, the EU Best Available Technique (EU BAT) under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive and relevant scientific measurements. The targets also reflect the requirements of external stakeholders, including customers and NGOs, such as the Changing Markets Foundation, as well as brands committed to the Changing Markets Roadmap. Internal stakeholders including the Corporate Sustainability team, the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) team, the Operations and Commercial teams as well as the Managing Board were actively involved in the target-setting process. In addition, a wastewater emission target (reduction of COD emissions) was set for Lenzing’s site in Grimsby (United Kingdom). This target was defined together with the responsible authorities in the context of implementing the EU Best Available Techniques Reference Document (BREF; Common Waste Water and Waste Gas Treatment/Management Systems in the Chemical Sector).
FEM target
[E2-3 23a, 23b, 23d, MDR-T 80c]
Lenzing’s target to implement and annually update the Higg FEM and share verified module with customers applies to all Lenzing production sites, including both fiber and pulp facilities. The Higg FEM is a standardized tool used to measure and evaluate management practices and environmental performance at facility level. It provides a comprehensive overview of key impact areas such as energy use, water consumption, air emissions and waste management. In this context the FEM target supports monitoring, tracking, management, and reduction of pollutant emissions and substances of concern. There is no group-level aggregated FEM reduction target, as targets are set and monitored at site level. For additional information on the minimal disclosure requirements to the FEM target, please refer to the “Targets” section in the “E3 Water and marine resources” chapter.