Lenovo continues to cement its position as a global leader in sustainability, reaffirming its dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) excellence through a comprehensive approach that spans product design, packaging, supply chain operations, and customer-focused solutions. At the ITIP 22nd National Conference, Lenovo showcased its ongoing ESG strategy through a presentation by David Sutton, emphasizing the company’s commitment to innovation, responsibility, and long-term environmental impact.
A cornerstone of Lenovo’s sustainability roadmap is its ambitious target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with goals validated by the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard. These science-backed commitments highlight a rigorous, measurable approach to environmental accountability. By 2030, Lenovo aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50%, cut Scope 3 emissions from sold products by 35%, and lower Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by an impressive 66.5%.
Innovation plays a critical role in this journey. Lenovo has developed low-temperature soldering technology, significantly reducing energy consumption during manufacturing. Since its implementation in 2017, this advancement has already eliminated 10,000 tons of CO₂. The company is also advancing a circular economy model by integrating recycled materials into its products. Since 2005, Lenovo has used over 100 million pounds of recycled plastic across devices and packaging. Through its Asset Recovery Services, the company refurbishes and recycles end-of-life IT products, promoting responsible resource use.
Lenovo’s future goals further demonstrate its commitment to sustainability. By FY 2025/26, Lenovo plans for 100% of its PC products to incorporate post-consumer recycled materials and aims to reach a 76% repair rate for returned PC components, reducing waste and improving lifecycle management.
Packaging innovations also highlight Lenovo’s ESG progress. The company has eliminated 3,737 metric tons of packaging weight since 2008 and introduced bamboo fiber packaging that reduces weight by 30%. By adopting smarter packaging designs, Lenovo has also cut 54 tons of plastic tape annually. Partnerships with industry leaders like Intel® further support the integration of sustainable materials such as sugarcane and bamboo into packaging solutions.
Lenovo is equally focused on reducing emissions across its supply chain. Targeting the removal of 1 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions by FY 2025/26, the company works closely with logistics partners to drive meaningful reductions in CO₂ output.
To support customers in meeting their own sustainability goals, Lenovo offers a range of Sustainability Solutions, including CO₂ offset services, bulk packaging options, TruScale as-a-Service models, and Asset Recovery Services. In 2023 alone, these services diverted 31,532 metric tons of products for recycling and reuse.
Through bold targets, innovative technologies, and responsible operations, Lenovo continues to push the boundaries of what sustainable leadership looks like—demonstrating that environmental responsibility and technological progress can move forward hand in hand.
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