LANXESS Earns Top Climate Score from CDP, Recognized Among Global Sustainability Leaders

The LANXESS Tower in Cologne, Germany.

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has been recognized by CDP with an “A” grade for its climate action, ranking among the top 2 percent of more than 24,700 companies globally in 2025. This is the eighth time LANXESS has made CDP’s “A List,” highlighting its dedication to transparent environmental reporting, science-based targets, and strong climate protection measures. The company also earned an “A-” for water management. These ratings affirm LANXESS’ role in driving sustainable development and helping its customers achieve their environmental goals, according to Board Member Hubert Fink. CDP’s assessments are considered a global benchmark for corporate environmental transparency.

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOGNE, 22-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — LANXESS has once again been recognized for its leadership in climate action, earning an “A” grade from CDP in the “Climate” category and placing it among the top 2 percent of more than 24,700 companies evaluated worldwide. This marks the eighth time that the specialty chemicals company has secured a spot on CDP’s prestigious “A List,” reinforcing its strong track record in environmental transparency and climate protection.

CDP’s top grade is awarded to companies that demonstrate a robust climate strategy, set science-based targets, and implement effective climate action plans. LANXESS, which has been disclosing environmental data to CDP since 2012, received the highest recognition for its transparent reporting and forward-looking sustainability agenda.

In addition to its climate score, LANXESS was also commended for its approach to water resource management. CDP awarded the company an “A-” rating for its responsible and safe use of water, acknowledging the company’s commitment to sustainable water practices across its operations.

“With our solutions and expertise, we play a key role in advancing sustainable development, while supporting our customers in meeting their sustainability goals,” said Hubert Fink, Member of the Board of Management at LANXESS AG. “CDP’s latest recognition reaffirms our commitment and demonstrates that we are making meaningful progress.”

CDP is a globally recognized non-profit organization that collects and assesses environmental data from companies, cities, and governments. In 2025, CDP received environmental disclosures from over 24,700 companies, representing more than 66 percent of global listed market capital. Its ratings serve as a benchmark for transparency and environmental stewardship worldwide.

About LANXESS
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.4 billion in 2024. The company currently has about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

Forward-Looking Statements
This company release contains certain forward-looking statements, including assumptions, opinions, expectations and views of the company or cited from third party sources. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause the actual results, financial position, development or performance of LANXESS AG to differ materially from the estimations expressed or implied herein. LANXESS AG does not guarantee that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements are free from errors, nor does it accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the opinions expressed in this presentation or the actual occurrence of the forecast developments. No representation or warranty (expressed or implied) is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, any information, estimates, targets and opinions contained herein, and no liability whatsoever is accepted as to any errors, omissions or misstatements contained herein, and accordingly, no representative of LANXESS AG or any of its affiliated companies or any of such person’s officers, directors or employees accepts any liability whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from the use of this document.

Media contact:

Ingo Drechsler
Head of External Relations, Spokesperson
+49 221 8885 3790
ingo.drechsler@lanxess.com

Eva Krüger
Spokesperson, Financial and Business Media
+49 221 8885-4010
eva.krueger@lanxess.com

Alexander Böhm
Spokesperson Financial & Business Media
+49 221 8885 4746
alexander.boehm@lanxess.com

SOURCE: LANXESS