Lenzing, a world-leading provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has invested EUR 100 million to transform its production site in Purwakarta, Indonesia, into a sustainable supplier of specialty viscose fibers.
The investment will convert the existing production capacity to specialty viscose, which is a more sustainable type of fiber that has a lower environmental impact than traditional viscose. Lenzing is also striving for certification according to the standard of the internationally recognized EU Ecolabel, which is a seal of approval for products that meet high environmental standards.
The investment is part of Lenzing's commitment to sustainability. The company has set a goal of reducing its carbon emissions per ton of product by 50 percent by 2030 and achieving carbon-neutral production by 2050.
The transformation of the Purwakarta site is a major step forward for Lenzing in its journey towards sustainability. The investment will help the company to meet the growing demand for sustainable fibers and to drive the transformation of the textile industry from linear to circular.
