Actions
[E3-2, MDR-A 68a]
List of key actions
Global water assessment tools integrated into risk management
Water footprint assessment of fiber products and raw materials
Continuous and targeted measures
Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM)
Global water assessment tools integrated into risk management
[E3-2 19, MDR-A 68a, 68b, 68c]
Lenzing’s operations depend on the use of water resources. Consequently, reliable access to freshwater potentially poses both environmental and business risks. Water risk assessment at the corporate level is carried out by collecting contextualized qualitative and quantitative information across the supply chain. Lenzing uses tools such as the WRI Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas and WWF Water Risk Filter to evaluate current watersheds and identify location-specific risks, including regions with high water stress. The facility in Prachinburi (Thailand), which deploys water-efficient lyocell technology, is the Group’s only site located in a region of high-water stress. Moreover, bespoke tools provide insights into future scenarios including potential impacts of climate change on water availability and quality. Water risk assessment is an ongoing annual process and was carried out again in the reporting year. This approach enables Lenzing to offer fibers to customers that address water scarcity concerns.
Water footprint assessment of fiber products and raw materials
[E3-2 19, MDR-A 68a, 68b, 68c]
At product level, LCA is the primary tool for assessing cradle-to-gate impacts within direct and indirect operations, i.e. own pulp and fiber production and upstream supply chains. LCA supports the substantiation of product-related environmental claims and helps identify improvement opportunities such as in pulp production (including recycling) or the use of key chemicals. This assessment is supported by Lenzing’s environmental data collection process for in-house operations. These include water use, effluents, the discharge of priority substances of concern as well as the increasing collection of primary data on water use from suppliers. While initial efforts focused on pulp suppliers, primary data is now also requested from important chemical suppliers. Lenzing systematically collects operational and supplier data to ensure that LCA calculations are continuously updated and reflect the realistic water footprint of its products.
Continuous and targeted measures
[E3-2 19, MDR-A 68a, 68b, 68c]
In 2025, the pulp plant in Paskov (Czech Republic) implemented corrective measures after a leakage of process and drinking water systems was detected. Additionally, an improvement project to save freshwater resources at the site by using more condensate for washing purposes was initiated in October 2025 and will be completed in 2026. At the fiber production site in Nanjing (China) an investment project to improve water use efficiency was completed in the reporting year. Wastewater is purified by a reverse osmosis unit and reused in cooling towers, thereby reducing freshwater withdrawal.
Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM)
[E3-2 19, MDR-A 68a, 68b, 68c]
Higg FEM assessment takes place on an annual basis. In 2025, Lenzing continued to implement the Higg FEM self- assessment and third-party verification at all production sites. Higg FEM requires production facilities to examine prospective water withdrawal and/or consumption, aiming for a reduction in the corresponding area. This tool provides a clear picture of a facility’s water footprint and supports operational and risk management related to water use. In addition, it supports the identification of measures to enhance water efficiency.