Highlights 2022

With the opening of the lyocell plant in Thailand and the start-up of the pulp mill in Brazil, Lenzing is pleased to announce the successful implementation of its largest investment program in the company's history.

January

TENCEL™ celebrates 30 years of sustainable fiber innovation

February

Young Scientist Award: Lenzing awards research projects for fair and sustainable fashion

March

Lenzing opens the world’s largest lyocell fiber production plant in Thailand
Strong operating result in 2021 – annual report presented in digital form for the first time
Stephan Sielaff becomes the new Chairman of Lenzing Group’s Managing Board

April

“Linear to Circular”: Online Sustainability Report 2021 presented
Lenzing starts up the world’s largest dissolving wood pulp mill in Brazil
ÖGUT Environmental Award: Lenzing once again honored as a champion of the circular economy
Lenzing presents “Tree Climate” fabric collection for sustainable outdoor clothing

May

Circular economy and traceability: Lenzing partners with Belgian textile manufacturer UTEXBEL

June

25 years of success and one million tonnes of sustainably produced lyocell fibers: Heiligenkreuz site celebrates two important anniversaries
Lenzing partners with the “Together for Sustainability” initiative to create global sustainable supply chains
New corporate strategy and ambitious financial targets: Lenzing builds on strong, profitable growth and its transformation into a champion of the circular economy
Minimum EUR 4.50 per share from 2024 onwards: Lenzing changes dividend policy
Carbon neutral fiber portfolio for the protective clothing and workwear segments expanded

July

Partnership with Red Points start-up in the fight against counterfeiting
TENCEL™ Luxe on growth track due to booming eco-couture trend

August

Lenzing reports significant revenue growth and solid earnings for the first half-year
Site in Indonesia expands green power portfolio

September

Power supply contract signed with green electricity producer Enery und Energie Steiermark
Lenzing also switches to green electricity at its Chinese site
Highest score in EcoVadis CSR rating – Lenzing ranks among top one percent in its industry
Lenzing joins the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative

October

Largest ground-mounted photovoltaic system in Upper Austria goes into operation
EU project CISUTAC: Lenzing strengthens ambitions in textile recycling
Special award from the Financial Times for climate-smart pulp project in Brazil

November

Nico Reiner appointed as new Chief Financial Officer
Lenzing takes first place in the globally renowned “Hot Button Ranking” in 2022

December

Promoting the circular economy in the fashion industry: Supply agreement signed with textile-to-textile recycling company Renewcell
Sustainability champion: Lenzing receives triple “A” again from CDP

Letter from the
Chief Executive Officer