Lanxess AG
Lanxess's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Lanxess completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Lanxess has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Lanxess's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lanxess amounted to 1,887,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Lanxess increased by 9.58%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Lanxess's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lanxess's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Lanxess were 854,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Lanxess reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Lanxess's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 42.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Lanxess's Scope 1 emissions increased by 17.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Lanxess's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Lanxess reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,033,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Lanxess reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Lanxess's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Lanxess 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Lanxess use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Lanxess reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Lanxess's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Lanxess's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Lanxess reported 10,372,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Lanxess includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 11 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Lanxess's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Lanxess's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Lanxess reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,372,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 51.75% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 48.25% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Lanxess reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Lanxess's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 54.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Lanxess's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Lanxess 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Lanxess disclose?
In 2024, Lanxess reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Lanxess's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Lanxess's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 4,880,000 tCO₂e (47.05%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,209,000 tCO₂e (40.58%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 480,000 tCO₂e (4.63%)
Lanxess's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Lanxess’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Lanxess reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 854,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,625 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 128.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Lanxess's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Lanxess's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Lanxess reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 128.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 129.32 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Lanxess rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Lanxess ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Lanxess is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Lanxess's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Lanxess reported a total carbon footprint of 12,259,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.94% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Lanxess's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.61% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.43%. a