LANXESS Promotes Environmental Protection and CO2 Reduction Campaigns in Japan

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  • LANXESS Promotes Environmental Protection and CO2 Reduction Campaigns in Japan
  • LANXESS Japan executes its CO2 Reduction/Light-Down Campaign across three offices in June. Globally, LANXESS targets climate neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2040 and Scope 3 by 2050.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 6, 2026

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LANXESS Japan executes its CO2 Reduction/Light-Down Campaign across three offices in June. Globally, LANXESS targets climate neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2040 and Scope 3 by 2050.

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LANXESS Promotes Environmental Protection and CO2 Reduction Campaigns in Japan (June 6, 2026), PR Times
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June 6, 2026
LANXESS Japan executes its CO2 Reduction/Light-Down Campaign across three offices in June. Globally, LANXESS targets climate neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2040 and Scope 3 by 2050.
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LANXESS Japan conducts environmental campaigns in June, including its CO2 Reduction/Light-Down Campaign, promoting office blackouts and encouraging remote workers to conserve energy. Globally, LANXESS targets climate neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2040 and Scope 3 by 2050. As of 2025-end, LANXESS reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 73% (vs 2004) and Scope 3 emissions by 62% (vs 2015). For water treatment, the company offers Lewatit MDS TP 108, a selective ion exchange resin demonstrating over 99.9% removal of PFAS in industrial wastewater trials. LANXESS is also launching Vulkanox 4060, a sustainable tire antioxidant candidate to replace 6PPD. To lower carbon footprints, it signed a 3-year green power contract with VERBUND in Europe, aiming for a 60k-ton CO2 reduction. LANXESS consistently ranks highly in international ESG indexes.

FAQ

What environmental protection campaigns is LANXESS Chemical's Japanese subsidiary conducting?

They are conducting the 'CO2 Reduction/Lights-Down Campaign' during June's Environment Month, turning off lights at all three Japan locations and encouraging employees to do so at home.

What are the target years for LANXESS's climate neutrality goals?

LANXESS aims to achieve climate neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, and for the entire value chain (Scope 3) by 2050.

What CO2 reduction progress has LANXESS achieved as of the end of 2025?

Compared to base years, LANXESS has achieved a 73% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions (since 2004) and a 62% reduction in Scope 3 emissions (since 2015).

What is the performance capability of the ion exchange resin Lewatit® MDS TP 108?

Pilot tests proved that this selective ion exchange resin can remove over 99.9% of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from industrial wastewater.

How is LANXESS evaluated by international sustainability rating organizations?

LANXESS holds a Gold rating from EcoVadis (top 2%), is named on the CDP Climate Change 'A List', and ranked 1st in Europe and 5th globally in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index's chemical sector.

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