Lenovo Sustainability
Environmental Targets
FY 2019/20 Objectives and Targets
Product Aspects
Tartget Type | Objective | Target(s) |
---|---|---|
Packaging |
Minimize packaging material consumption while driving the use of environmentally sustainable materials. | Support bulk packaging for DCG products and/or options. |
Achieve 5% reduction in weight or volume for at least one product. | ||
Increase more eco-friendly content of packaging. | Move packaging corrugated box material recycled content to more than 50% in MTY MX. | |
Introducing HRC (high recycled content) PE 1.7 PCF material to more products and options WW. | ||
Increase use of 100% PCC cushion by 10% based on shipping volumes relative to previous year. | ||
Identify one new Lenovo product for which to implement use of 100% biodegradable/compostable packaging. | ||
Packaging box material recycled content must be at least 60% or greater for all new phone products released in FY 2019/20. | ||
Product Energy |
Drive reduction in product energy use. | New products must show improved energy efficiency relative to the previous generation of the product.1 |
Enable industry best practices to reduce energy waste and improve efficiency on new products where technically and financially feasible. | ||
Finalize Scope 3 (use of sold products) science based targets for submission by September 30, 2019 in support of establishment of Lenovo’s science based targets. | ||
Ensure all products are compliant with regulatory requirements and select products are compliant with preferred energy standards. | ||
For products requiring IEEE 1680.1 registration, ensure applicable product meets Lowest Power Mode limits per the requirements and exceptions allowed in the IEEE 1680.1 standard. | ||
Quantify lifecycle CO2e emissions associated with the use of Lenovo products. | Continue to support external development of PCF methodologies and standards through membership and participation in key organizations. | |
Ensure product carbon footprint is published for all new Lenovo products.2 | ||
Begin calculating PCF for newly released servers by April 1, 2019.3 | ||
Perform LCA (life-cycle assessment) for one Lenovo selected product by September 1, 2019. | ||
Product Materials 1, 4, 5, 6 |
All products across all business units shall contain some Post-Consumer Recycled Content (PCC) Plastic. | All newly released DT, AIO, workstation, notebook, tablet, visual and accessory products shall contain a minimum of 2% PCC in product. |
Explore opportunities for PCC usage for MBG products. | ||
All newly released server products shall contain minimum of 10% PCC in external enclosure.7 | ||
Each BU8 to implement use of closed loop PCC in at least one product by March 31, 2020. | ||
Sustain technological advances and maintain portfolio relative to low halogen products. Monitor and respond to market requirements in this area. | For products requiring IEEE 1680.1 registration, ensure each plastic part in the product exceeding 25 g shall not contain greater than 1000 ppm chlorine or greater than 1000 ppm bromine at the homogeneous level per the requirements and exceptions allowed in the IEEE 1680.1 standard. | |
Upon customer request make available external PVC-free cable. |
Location Aspects
Tartget Type | Objective | Target(s) |
---|---|---|
Site Air Emissions |
Absolute reduction in CO2e emissions from Lenovo operations worldwide. | Reduce Lenovo’s global Scope 1 + Scope 2 GHG emissions by 40% by March 31, 2020, relative to FY 2009/10.9 |
LME, GRE, LCRE and GEA will establish global action plans to reduce combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 40% by March 31, 2020, relative to FY 2009/10. The plan will be reviewed and updated annually, at a minimum.9 | ||
Submit Lenovo’s science-based targets proposal for official evaluation by Science Based Target Initiatives by December 31, 2019. | ||
Site Energy Consumption |
Maximize energy efficiency and minimize CO2e emissions associated with the development, manufacture and delivery of Lenovo products. | Achieve 30MW of Lenovo owned or leased renewable energy generation capacity globally by 2020. |
Achieve a YTY increase in energy purchased from renewable generation sources globally, relative to the previous FY.10 | ||
Achieve YTY improved energy intensity11 index at manufacturing sites globally, relative to the previous FY. | ||
Achieve YTY improved electricity intensity12 at R&D and office sites globally, relative to the previous FY. | ||
Waste Management |
Minimize environmental impacts associated with solid waste generated from Lenovo operations and products. | Maintain a global nonhazardous waste recycling rate > 90% (+/- 5%).13 |
Water Management |
Minimize environmental impacts associated with water use and water discharge from Lenovo operations and products. | Total global water withdrawal will be +/-5% of FY 2018/19. |
Total global wastewater generation will be +/-5% of FY 2018/19. |
Supply Chain Aspects
Tartget Type | Objective | Target(s) |
---|---|---|
Product End-of-Life Management |
Provide product recycling programs and recycling related information that meets or exceeds local legal requirements wherever we do business. | For geos requiring 1680.1 product registration, ensure requirements for end-of-life processing are met with required documentation in place. |
Supplier Environmental Performance |
Monitor and drive environmental impact reductions in the Lenovo supply chain. | Require climate change reduction targets for at least 85% of Lenovo direct suppliers based on procurement spend. |
Reduce the supplier emission intensity 25% by 2025 relative to a 2015 base year. | ||
Drive improvements in supplier ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and EMS reporting to support BUs in obtaining optional IEEE 1680.1 points. | ||
Minimize potential environmental impact of Lenovo’s suppliers. | Complete RBA and Cat 3 environmental audits on time per Lenovo requirements. | |
Transportation |
Drive collaborative environmental efforts in Lenovo’s global logistics. | Enhance logistics global GHG emission measurement to have trackable achievements. |
Drive internal decision making & external carrier engagement to build Lenovo logistics green leadership. | ||
Drive network optimization and technical solutions from packaging & recycling to reduce emissions. |
Footnotes:
- An exemption from targets in this area may be requested where the BU can clearly demonstrate achieving the target places the Lenovo product at a large price disadvantage against its competition or is not technically feasible.
- For products for which a PAIA tool exists.
- For general purpose products. Hyperscale products have exemption.
- Availability of PCC plastics can be determined through consultation with environmental affairs and/or suppliers on the Lenovo Approved PCC Supplier list.
- To drive increased usage of PCC all BUs shall include a requirement for the identification of applications for the use of PCC in MRD and RFI/RFQ. PCC shall be used when technical specifications and cost parity are met.
- PCC percentage is calculated using EPEAT methodology.
- If product not being registered to EPEAT, PM2 is N/A. If product is being registered to EPEAT, exemptions allowed per EPEAT requirements.
- Optional for servers and phones.
- These goals may be accomplished through energy efficiency, installation of onsite renewable generation, entry into power purchase agreements (PPA) with power providers, and/or the purchase of renewable energy credits and carbon offsets.
- This goal may be accomplished through, installation of onsite renewable energy generation, entry into power purchase agreements (PPA) with power providers and/or the purchase of renewable energy credits.
- Energy intensity index is energy consumption in kWh per production volume.
- Electricity intensity is electricity consumption in kWh per employee.
- Percent of nonhazardous solid waste disposed of through reuse, recycle or incineration with energy recovery.