After the Lenzing Group's expanded commitments in 2019 to promote sustainability and fight climate change, Tencel, Lenzing's leading brand in textiles and clothing, introduces lyocell and modal-branded yarns. The first carbon-free hit the market.
According to Lenzing, based on the strict guidelines of The CarbonNeutral Protocol , the global framework for the average carbon content has been developed, and the carbon-free TENCEL- branded fibers are certified as a medium-carbon product. in the textile industry. This means, the emissions associated with yarn manufacturing, fabrication and distribution have been calculated and balanced, the company said. Following the guidelines in the TENCEL campaign “Say no to carbon”, the brand is working to contribute to Lenzing's overall commitment to support the Science Goals initiative (SBT) and to continuously support under the Goals program. United Nations Sustainable Development targets to curb global warming, Lenzing explained.
“To date, the Lenzing Group is the first wood-based fiber producer to be certified to meet the Scientific Goals in the industry. Lenzing's goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. Available in the market since September, new launches of Tencel Modal and non-carbon Lyocell fibers are contributing to this goal by reducing gas emissions. production waste and actively contribute to the same industry in order to reduce electricity consumption throughout the supply chain. In addition to offering new sustainable options for the textile and fashion industries, the new carbon-free fiber demonstrates a clear commitment to Lenzing's earlier statement to invest more than EUR 100 million in gas reductions. carbon emissions in its sector of operations and supply chain ”, Lenzing stated.
Journey to zero carbon standards
According to the company, with its biodegradable and plant-derived properties, fabrics made with carbon-free Tencel fibers will be labeled with third-party verification, providing a durable level of transparency. new sustainability for Lenzing customers, brands and consumers. In addition to having a higher environmental value, these fibers will also ensure the characteristics of the standard Tencel yarns including lightness on the skin, long-lasting softness, smoothness, breathable and color fastness. shall. “The introduction of new carbon-free Tencel fibers is an important milestone in promoting transparency of the source of raw materials used in textile products. According to Lenzing's Global Consumer Perceptions Survey on Sustainable Materials in Fashion and Home Textile conducted in early 2020, Respondents reported that they actively educate themselves on sustainability through research on product manufacturing processes prior to purchase. Most of the respondents also considered transparent ingredient and origin brands to be trustworthy. These findings demonstrate the importance of raw materials, confirm Lenzing's relentless efforts in working with partners for sustainable development and help brands and consumers understand sustainability. in the textile industry ”, commented Lenzing.
Minimize, co -operation and balance to help achieve zero-carbon by 2050
By the end of 2019, Lenzing pledged to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and eliminate carbon completely by 2050. To fulfill these commitments, Lenzing's TENCEL brand says it is acting through the Program 3 objectives Reduce, Engage and Offset (reduce, cooperate and balance), actively reduce carbon emissions, cooperate with industry partners and balance unavoidable carbon emissions.
With the priority of achieving the goal of continuously reducing carbon emissions through more efficient production methods across the entire supply chain, using renewable energy sources and adopting new technology, Lenzing said, It is also working with leading experts on carbon removal and climate change finance, Natural Capital Partners, to achieve certification for CarbonNeutral products for Tencel Lyocell and Modal fibers. According to Lenzing, Natural Capital Partners requires a third party to independently assess the carbon footprint of a product and to work with the highest quality carbon finance projects to create verifiable emissions reductions. and gradually meet the standards of the International Coalition of Carbon Balance and Reduction (ICROA). In addition, Lenzing adds, Tencel non-carbon fibers are produced using renewable energy under supervision and join suppliers. Tom Popple, Senior Director of the Climate Change and Sustainability program at Natural Capital Partners, commented: “With the attainment of a CarbonNeutral product certification for the two Tencel fibers, Lenzing has taken an important step in long-term journey to reduce emissions for the company and its products. Not only that, given Lenzing's position in the fashion retailers supply chain, this certification is our commitment to climate action for the textile industry. We are delighted to be working with Lenzing and look forward to assisting the company in achieving its future climate commitments. Besides, Lenzing explained, the TENCEL brand is attracting industry partners and raw material suppliers to cooperate and empower brands to participate in the carbon removal program. To this end, Lenzing is the first cellulose fiber producer to commit to the Science Goals initiative, as we join and direct our industry to normalize supply chain transparency. , the source of the raw material has a low carbon footprint and thus reduces its overall carbon footprint, the company said. Lenzing said that until carbon emissions are completely eliminated, the TENCEL brand will take actions to balance emissions by supporting global carbon reduction projects in emitting regions. development of the textile and apparel industry, such as India, Bangladesh or Thailand. “We as a company and brand have taken steps to reduce our emissions, but not all emissions can be avoided. This motivates us to act at a global level and now find viable solutions to help and support avoiding CO2 emissions worldwide. Florian Heubrandner, Vice President of Global Business Management at Lenzing, said the idea of balancing carbon by offsetting carbon mitigation contributions through approved climate change finance projects. “In the midst of such a climate crisis, Lenzing believes that every company must act against global warming within its sphere of influence. We are extremely excited to embark on this new initiative with the offerings of CarbonNeutral products under the TENCEL brand. This is a new step towards the overall goal of the Lenzing company, allowing us to support our supply chain partners and push textile brands to reevaluate the carbon footprint of their production lines. . Going forward, we will continue to diversify our product portfolio according to strict internal principles that help avoid formal social responsibility and share with consumers on elimination. carbon ”, added Florian Heubrandner.
Fundamental change in operations to reduce carbon footprint
Under the guidance of the Scientific Goals Committee to facilitate the seamless transition of Lenzing's carbon-free journey, Lenzing said it will deploy four key levers including energy efficiency and reduced use. fossil fuels, integrating pulp and fiber production facilities and continuously investing in new technologies to reduce carbon emissions. “The launch of our carbon-free Tencel fiber is just the beginning of the ongoing fight against climate change. As we continue to innovate our yarn manufacturing and supply processes, we pride ourselves on the inherent climatic advantages of our wood fiber business model. “Our ultimate goal is to provide benefits from a carbon removal program throughout the selection of Tencel fibers and our textile supply chain,” said Robert van de Kerkhof, “At the same time, we will continue to work with different partners, from brands, designers to NGOs, to build,” said Lenzing Group Commercial Director at Lenzing Group. a more efficient ecosystem that achieves the common goal of removing carbon. While we continue to support our partners in their journey towards carbon removal, we encourage everyone to join our 'real carbon-free' program, it's time for us to get together. against climate change ”, Mr. van de Kerkhof concluded.
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