Our sustainability goals
We have formulated specific goals for all key topics. The tables below provide an overview of all corporate sustainability goals in the LANXESS Group.
Circular and Sustainable Sourcing
At LANXESS, raw materials, other materials, equipment and services are subject to globally standardized requirements with regard to safety and environmental protection. Their procurement is the responsibility of our Global Procurement & Logistics (GPL) Group function, the head of which reports directly to the Board of Management member Dr. Hubert Fink. In close coordination with our business units, this administrative unit organizes Groupwide procurement, establishes corresponding guidelines, and initiates measures to promote purchasing synergies and sustainable behavior by our suppliers.More information
Safe and Sustainable Sites
LANXESS manufactures sustainable products at competitive and sustainable chemical sites. Continuous process improvements and investments are fundamental for our success. We care about the communities of which our sites are a part. Our commitment is to make our production safe and sustainable in every respect, thus ensuring our long-term competitiveness. Embracing intelligent process optimization and maintenance practices at our sites is essential for us to achieve highly efficient and safe operations with low resource consumption and energy costs. This translates into significant cost savings as well as reduced risk of supply chain disruptions, lost revenue, unexpected maintenance expenses and compensation.
Corporate Citizenship
Our understanding of sustainable sites also includes being a strong and reliable partner for the people around us and taking responsibility for the development of the social environment, which also helps us to attract and retain skilled talent as employees.
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Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency
For us, climate protection based on energy efficiency is the right thing to do for society and a key to long-term financial performance. LANXESS aims to be a climate neutral company in 2040.With our commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement, we live up to our societal responsibility – and by integrating climate protection measures into our business strategies, LANXESS benefits from cost savings, mitigation of physical climate risks, stays ahead of regulation and ensures long-term success and sustainability. As the world transitions to a low-carbon economy, there will be a growing demand for environmentally friendly products and services – and LANXESS is well-positioned to take advantage of these new market opportunities. With our “Net Zero Value Chain” initiative we aim for a climate-neutral supply chain by 2050.
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Good Governance and Energized Employees
We aim to be an attractive employer and to develop people's potential throughout their professional lives. To achieve this we create a motivating work environment for all employees, and strive for high engagement and impact. We foster and promote a value-based, performance-driven culture.
Energized employees and performing, diverse teams are a fundamental precondition for our success. Motivated, skilled and engaged employees working in safe and healthy work environments unlock their full potential leading to increased productivity, outstanding work quality, improved customer service, and loyalty with our company. We foster a corporate culture with clear values in which responsible and morally irreproachable actions and striving for performance complement each other.
Sustainable Products
Product responsibilityWe see the constant improvement of product safety, which is enshrined as a core aspect of our corporate policy and in the Group-wide management system, as part of our product responsibility. We have undertaken to avoid risks for humans and the environment across all phases of the product lifecycle through safe research, manufacturing, storage, logistics, use and disposal.
Products for climate protection and the circular economy
A full picture of our product portfolio is obtained only when assessing the benefit and the positive environmental impact that our products have when used. Here, we prioritize solutions that contribute to climate protection or enable a circular economy.
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