Targets
[S2-5, MDR-T 80g, 80j]
The target-setting and monitoring process is described in the “Sustainability targets” section of the “ESRS 2 General disclosures” chapter.
Supplier Engagement target
[MDR-T 80b, 80c, 80d, 80e, 80i, 80j]
To engage key suppliers, covering more than 80 percent of spend, to improve sustainability performance |
Continuous |
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Sub-target |
Lenzing assesses 95 percent of its top 200 suppliers via EcoVadis, the Together for Sustainability Audit or an internal assessment/audit by 2025. |
2025 |
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Scope |
Key Suppliers; Top 200 Suppliers |
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Geographical coverage |
Group-wide |
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Base year |
2022 |
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Baseline value |
Data not available for 2022 |
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Target value |
80% of spend assessed; 95% of top 200 suppliers assessed |
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Status 2025 |
More than 1000 of Lenzing’s suppliers are assessed and monitored by EcoVadis. Five suppliers underwent audits by Lenzing through the Together for Sustainability audit program. Engaging and onboarding suppliers is an ongoing process, whereby buyers strive to engage the biggest possible portion of all of Lenzing’s key suppliers. 68 percent of the global procurement spend, including wood and pulp was covered by these assessments. The sub-target of assessing 95 percent of 200 suppliers has achieved around 70 percent of these suppliers. There were challenges in the EU chemical industry and logistics due to geopolitical situation and events like the Red Sea crisis, which has changed the supplier composition in the last years and thus delayed the sub-target accomplishment. Supply agreements signed with the top chemical suppliers also include sustainability clauses. |
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[S2-5 42a, 42b, 42c, MDR-T 80h]
While there was no direct engagement with workers in the value chain, their legitimate representatives or external stakeholders, during the process of setting targets, tracking performance, or identifying improvements, several internal stakeholder groups played a crucial role. These included the corporate sustainability department, the site teams and the procurement team, which were instrumental in defining and validating the targets.
[S2-5 39a, MDR-T 80f]
The Supplier Engagement target is based on internationally recognized third-party assessment, namely EcoVadis and the Together for Sustainability (TfS) network. EcoVadis ratings and the corresponding audits play a central role in identifying and mitigating potential negative impacts on workers in the value chain. They provide a comprehensive evaluation of suppliers’ social and environmental performance, enabling the identification, prioritization and management of material risks and opportunities related to workers in the value chain. These evaluations align with all applicable legislation and international frameworks including the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, ILO Core Conventions and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). They also support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 12 and 17 by promoting responsible sourcing and collaboration across the value chain.
[MDR-T 80f]
The calculation of the percentage of assessed spend is based on two components. First, the total 2024 procurement spend from global procurement (excluding wood and pulp), and the share of these suppliers assessed in 2025. Second, wood and pulp suppliers assessed through forest certifications and/or internal due-diligence processes. The weighted average of these two components forms the final percentage of assessed supply spend.
[MDR-T 80c]
At present, no specific targets have been established for workers in the downstream value chain. Lenzing’s current focus is on areas within its strongest sphere of influence, primarily upstream. However, Lenzing recognizes the relevance of downstream impacts and is committed to further assess potential measures to enhance social sustainability across all stages of the value chain.