In a significant move towards climate protection and energy security, the Lenzing Group has signed a 15-year supply contract with Austrian electricity producer WLK energy for the purchase of around 13 megawatts of wind power. This deal will commence in the first quarter of 2025, upon completion of the Engelhartstetten wind farm, a joint project involving several partners, including WLK energy.

With a total output of 45 megawatts, the Engelhartstetten wind farm will generate enough electricity to power approximately 10,000 households in Austria annually. Lenzing's share of 13 megawatts will directly cater to the energy needs of its Upper Austria site. The groundbreaking ceremony for the wind farm is scheduled for November 9, 2023.

This wind power supply agreement aligns with Lenzing's commitment to sustainability and long-term energy stability. "The generation of renewable electrical energy from wind and solar power and from biomass is a cornerstone of our corporate strategy and the basis for long-term commercial success," stated Christian Skilich, member of the Management Board of the Lenzing Group.

Lenzing has been actively pursuing carbon reduction goals. In 2019, the company pledged to cut its CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. This commitment has been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative. 

In 2022, Lenzing collaborated with Verbund to establish Upper Austria's largest open-space photovoltaic plant and signed an additional electricity supply contract for photovoltaic energy with green electricity producers Enery and Energie Steiermark.

Lenzing's partnership with WLK energy demonstrates the company's dedication to environmental responsibility and its determination to secure a sustainable energy future.