Strategy

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Water is a key resource for Lenzing’s production of dissolving wood pulp and cellulose fibers. Increasing water scarcity poses risks to the environment, local communities and sustainable economic development. Lenzing addresses this challenge by using water efficiently in its production and applying state-of-the art wastewater treatment technologies.

Lenzing takes water-related aspects into consideration both in its own operations and throughout the upstream and downstream value chain of its products. Water-stewardship is embedded in Lenzing’s operations, supported by ongoing monitoring and optimization programs that help reduce water consumption across various process steps (see the figure “Water stewardship”).

Lenzing identifies water-related hotspots through risk management tools and Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and aims to contribute to the sustainable use of water. This commitment is reflected in Lenzing’s Group Environmental Policy and Standard and its Water Policy, which align with Environmental Management System ISO 14001, ESRS, CDP and other water-related standards and guidelines.

Water stewardship