Targets
[E3-3, MDR-T 80g, 80j]
The process of setting and monitoring the targets is described in the “Sustainability targets” section in the "ESRS 2 General disclosures” chapter. For targets relating to water pollution see the “E2 Pollution” chapter.
FEM target
[MDR-T 80b, 80c, 80d, 80e, 80i, 80j]
To implement and annually update the Facility Environmental Module (FEM) in all pulp and fiber production facilities and share verified modules with customers from 2024 |
Continuous |
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Scope |
All Lenzing production sites |
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Geographical coverage |
Grimsby (United Kingdom), Heiligenkreuz (Austria), Indianópolis (Brazil), Lenzing (Austria), Mobile (USA), Nanjing (China), Paskov (Czech Republic), Prachinburi (Thailand), Purwakarta (Indonesia) |
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Base year |
2017 |
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Baseline value |
0 production sites |
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Target value |
9 production sites |
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Status 2025 |
In 2025, Lenzing conducted FEM self-assessments and verifications for all sites. Therefore, the target is still on track. |
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[MDR-T 80g, 80h]
The Higg FEM is a standardized tool to measure and evaluate the environmental performance of production facilities. It provides a comprehensive assessment across key environmental impacts, including energy use, water consumption, air emissions and waste management.
Driven by industry initiatives and the growing use of standardized methods to monitor and improve environmental performance in the value chain, many customers have requested the implementation of FEM to capture data on suppliers’ environmental aspects. The Group Environmental Management team played a key role in defining the target, working closely with the Corporate Sustainability team.
[E3-3 23c, MDR-T 80f]
Lenzing aims to continuously reduce water-related emissions and water consumption to ensure water quality and availability at its production sites. The target-setting process considers multiple factors, including the changing water scarcity situation in many regions due to climate change. Targets were defined using a comprehensive approach that includes harmonized industry benchmarking to promote transparency in the value chain. They also reflect contributions to relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which strongly align with and significantly support the corporate sustainability strategy. Each site has set individual water-use targets for specific baseline and target years.
[E3-3 23a, 23c, 25, MDR-T 80a]
The FEM target aligns with the Lenzing Water Policy by providing monitoring mechanisms for continuous evaluation and improvement of water-related metrics. This supports the commitment to sustainable water management and conservation. Furthermore, Lenzing’s voluntary FEM target addresses the management of material impacts, risks and opportunities, such as water consumption at facility level and the management of operations in water risk and water stress areas. For more information on water risks areas, please see the “Water consumption” section. Actions to reduce negative impacts on water quality are addressed in the “E2 Pollution” chapter.