LANXESS secures top European ranking in Dow Jones Best in Class Index highlighting continued ESG leadership

LANXESS Tower in Cologne, Germany

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainability by ranking first in Europe and fifth globally in the Dow Jones Best in Class Index for the chemicals sector. The company achieved strong ESG performance across areas such as climate strategy, water management, human rights, and product stewardship. It also received an upgraded “Low Risk” rating from Sustainalytics and continued recognition from CDP and EcoVadis. These achievements reflect LANXESS’ ongoing commitment to embedding sustainability into its business strategy, with long-term goals of achieving climate neutrality in production by 2040 and across its value chain by 2050.

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOGNE, 1-May-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — LANXESS has reaffirmed its leadership in sustainability by securing the top position in Europe and ranking fifth globally within the chemicals sector in the Dow Jones Best in Class Index. The latest results highlight the company’s continued progress across key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics.

The ranking, compiled by S&P Global, evaluates companies on a wide range of sustainability criteria. LANXESS achieved particularly strong scores in climate strategy, water management, human rights, and product stewardship—areas that remain central to its long-term corporate strategy.

Chief Executive Officer Matthias Zachert emphasised that the company’s performance reflects a consistent commitment to embedding sustainability into its core operations. He noted that even in challenging economic conditions, LANXESS continues to prioritise climate protection, responsible resource use, and robust governance practices, strengthening trust among stakeholders including customers, investors, and partners.

In addition to its index ranking, LANXESS has improved its ESG risk profile according to Sustainalytics, which recently upgraded the company from a “Medium Risk” to a “Low Risk” classification. With a score of 19.6, the Group now ranks among the top performers in both the specialty chemicals segment and the broader global chemicals industry.

The company’s sustainability credentials have also been recognised by other leading organisations. CDP has once again included LANXESS on its “A List” for climate performance and awarded a high rating for its water stewardship efforts. Meanwhile, EcoVadis has reaffirmed the company’s Gold status, placing it among the highest-rated companies in its sector with a score of 83 out of 100.

LANXESS continues to advance its long-term sustainability objectives, including its commitment to achieving climate neutrality in production and energy use by 2040, and across its entire value chain by 2050. The company’s strategy integrates environmental responsibility with economic performance and governance standards, positioning sustainability as a key driver of future growth.

About LANXESS
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 5.7 billion in 2025. The company currently has about 11,700 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
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Media Contact:

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

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

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

SOURCE: LANXESS