About Us
LANXESS – Specialty Chemicals for a Sustainable Future
We are a global leader in specialty chemicals based in Cologne, providing high‑performance solutions for everyday challenges. Our focus is firmly on our customers’ needs: We develop innovative products, materials, and services – increasingly supported by artificial intelligence to shorten development cycles and enhance efficiency.
Quality and Reliability
Quality is our top priority – in development, production, and all related processes. With a global network, we offer local support and secure, reliable supply. Our process management is certified according to international standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Sustainability as a Guiding Principle
We take responsibility for safety, environmental protection, and social standards at all LANXESS sites worldwide. LANXESS supports initiatives such as Responsible Care® and the Carbon Disclosure Project and is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Our goal: climate neutrality by 2040. Since 2004, we have already halved our emissions – from 6.5 to 3.2 million metric tons of CO₂.
Shaping a Livable Future
With sustainable solutions – for example in electric mobility – our products help protect the environment and climate. In this way, we drive progress and contribute to a more responsible and efficient future.
