Impacts, risks and opportunities
[MDR-P 65a]
This section outlines impacts, risks and opportunities (IROs) where applicable. The table illustrates how IROs relate to specific policies, targets, actions, and metrics. However, this does not imply that all listed elements are interconnected.
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IRO |
IRO description |
Policies |
Targets |
Actions |
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Resources inflows, including resource use |
Negative impact
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Sourcing of conventionally produced chemicals relies on the use of virgin resources and does not enhance circular economy. |
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Positive impact
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Lenzing contributes to circular value chains by producing fibers with recycled content and renewable raw materials thereby reducing reliance on virgin inputs and lowering lifecycle emissions. These practices support broader environmental goals by minimizing resource extraction, promoting reuse and reducing waste across the textile supply chain. |
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Resource outflows related to products and services |
Opportunity
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Lenzing’s leadership in circular fiber innovation positions it to capture growing market demand for low-impact, resource-efficient and biodegradable materials. Through the use of recycled content, renewable wood and closed-loop production processes, Lenzing supports downstream partners in achieving sustainability targets while aligning with emerging regulatory frameworks such as the EU Textile Strategy. This strategic positioning enhances customer loyalty, opens new market segments, and reinforces Lenzing’s role as a sustainability frontrunner in the textile sector. |
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Negative impact
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Recycling processes are energy-intensive, potentially resulting in higher greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and a larger carbon footprint for products compared to using virgin materials. Whether the impact is negative depends on the availability of future technologies, as well as the scale of recycling and recovery of chemicals. |
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