Lenzing reaffirms global sustainability leadership in 2025

Lenzing AG has once again taken first place in this year’s Hot Button Report published by the Canadian non-profit organization Canopy. With 34.5 out of 40 points and no known risk of sourcing from ancient and endangered forests, Lenzing remains one of the most sustainable companies in regenerated cellulose fibre production – setting a benchmark for responsible business practices in the textile and nonwovens industries.

“This award is more than just a result – it is proof of our role as an industry benchmark. Sustainability must be viewed holistically and with foresight, and everything new that we create today is a point of reference for the future,” says Rohit Aggarwal, CEO of Lenzing AG.

Lenzing AG ranks first in Canopy’s 2025 Hot Button Report with 34.5/40 points, confirming its leadership in sustainable cellulose fibre production.
Its zero-risk sourcing from ancient and endangered forests and biodiversity projects across seven countries earned special recognition.
Progress in chemical management at two viscose plants underscores its holistic sustainability approach.

Lenzing’s active projects to protect biodiversity in Austria, Albania, Burundi, Brazil, China, DR Congo, and Tanzania were particularly recognized. Progress in chemical management – above all the fulfilment of advanced standards in two of three viscose plants – also underscores Lenzing’s holistic approach to sustainability.

The Hot Button Report 2025 is further proof that Lenzing AG is well above the industry average. As part of the ranking, Canopy assesses the 34 largest producers of cellulose fibres worldwide in terms of their sustainable wood and pulp sourcing, their efforts to use alternative raw materials, and their achievements in protecting ancient and endangered forests.

Details on our sustainability goals, progress, and rankings can be found in the current online sustainability report.

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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (MS)