ESRS E5 Resource use and circular economy
Abstract
The chapter describes how Lenzing embeds circular economy principles into its core business model to enhance resource efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. Lenzing has long operated closed-loop production processes and manufactures fibers that are TÜV-certified biodegradable and compostable at the end of their life cycle.1 These measures ensure compliance with environmental legislation while maintaining financial competitiveness. The chapter also highlights collaborative initiatives, such as the partnership with Swedish pulp producer Södra, which is aimed at advancing textile-to-textile waste recycling and driving systemic change across the industry. By promoting circular solutions and improving sustainability performance across the value chain, Lenzing creates added value and strengthens its leadership in resource efficiency and circularity.
1LENZING™ fibers which are TÜV certified as biodegradable (soil, fresh water & marine) and compostable (home & industrial) include the following products: LENZING™ Viscose Standard textile/nonwovens, LENZING™ Lyocell Standard textile/nonwovens, LENZING™ Modal Standard textile, LENZING™ Lyocell Filament, LENZING™ Lyocell Dry and LENZING™ Nonwoven Technology. An exception in certification exists for the LENZING™ Lyocell Filament fiber, for which the necessary tests to confirm biodegradability within a marine environment have not been conducted.