EQS-News: Lenzing and Energie AG Umwelt Service extend RVL partnership through 2040
EQS-News: Lenzing and Energie AG Umwelt Service extend RVL partnership through 2040
EQS-News: Lenzing AG / Key word(s): Contract/Sustainability
Lenzing and Energie AG Umwelt Service extend RVL partnership through 2040
20.01.2026 / 09:05 CET/CEST
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Lenzing and Energie AG Umwelt Service extend RVL partnership through 2040
• Revised framework agreement ensures long‑term security of supply at
the Lenzing site
• Retrofit program aims to increase plant availability and energy
efficiency
• Partnership strengthens planning reliability, sustainable use of
residual materials, and reduces dependence on fossil resources
Lenzing, January 20, 2026 – Lenzing AG and Energie AG Umwelt Service have
secured the long‑term continuation of their successful cooperation in
Reststoffverwertung Lenzing (RVL). With the revised framework agreement,
the partnership will be extended through the end of 2040. The agreement
provides planning certainty for both companies and sets clear signals for
climate protection, and security of supply at the Lenzing industrial site.
RVL is one of Austria’s largest industrial residual‑material utilization
facilities and has been a central component of Lenzing AG’s energy hub for
more than 25 years. With a throughput of roughly 900 tons per day, the
boiler plant converts more than 300,000 tons of waste into electricity and
steam each year. This replaces up to 85 million Nm³ of natural gas – a key
contribution to decarbonization and the reduction of fossil energy
sources.
“For more than a quarter of a century, RVL has stood for security of
supply. We reliably generate energy from residual materials while reducing
the use of fossil resources. With the revised framework agreement, we are
securing this successful path for the long term,” says Georg Kasperkovitz,
Member of the Managing Board of Lenzing AG.
The agreement includes a retrofit program for 2026/27 that will ensure
higher availability of the boiler plant. In addition, the revised
framework agreement establishes clear rules for handling emission‑related
costs and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements – including
the updated 2024 Waste Incineration Ordinance, which introduces stricter
standards for emissions, monitoring, and sustainable residual‑material
treatment.
“This partnership with one of Upper Austria’s largest industrial companies
represents a circular economy in action: reliable energy generation from
waste materials, high environmental standards, and robust logistics make
an important contribution to the decarbonization of energy supply,”
emphasizes Alexander Kirchner, member of the board of Energie AG. Another
plus point: “The possibility of delivering waste materials by rail also
strengthens a climate-friendly logistics concept,” adds Kirchner.
The agreement provides maximum planning reliability for both partners,
strengthens industrial value creation in the region, and represents a
clear commitment to the Lenzing site. It also supports the Lenzing Group’s
transformation strategy – from decarbonization and efficiency improvements
to circularity – and remains a cornerstone of the site’s sustainable
development.
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About the Lenzing Group
The Lenzing Group stands for the responsible production of specialty and
premium fibers based on regenerated cellulose. As an innovation leader,
Lenzing is a partner of global textile and nonwoven manufacturers and
drives many new technological developments. The Lenzing Group’s
high-quality fibers are the raw material for a wide range of textile
applications – ranging from functional, comfortable, and fashionable
clothing through to durable and sustainable home textiles. TÜV-certified
biodegradable and compostable Lenzing fibers are also ideal for demanding
use in everyday hygiene applications.
The Lenzing Group’s business model extends far beyond that of a
traditional fiber producer. Together with its customers and partners,
Lenzing develops innovative products along the value chain, adding value
for consumers. The Lenzing Group strives for efficient utilization and
processing of all raw materials and offers solutions for the transition of
the textile industry from the current linear economic system to a circular
economy. In order to align its commitment to limiting man-made climate
change with the goals of the Paris Agreement, Lenzing has a clear,
science-based climate action plan that provides for a significant
reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2030 and a
net-zero target by 2050.
Key Facts & Figures Lenzing Group 2024
Revenue: EUR 2.66 bn
Nominal capacity (fibers): 1,110,000 tonnes
Employees (full-time equivalents): 7,816
TENCEL™, LENZING™ ECOVERO™, VEOCEL™, LENZING™, and REFIBRA™ are trademarks
of Lenzing AG.
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Language: English
Company: Lenzing AG
4860 Lenzing
Austria
Phone: +43 7672-701-0
Fax: +43 7672-96301
E-mail: office@lenzing.com
Internet: www.lenzing.com
ISIN: AT0000644505
Indices: ATX
Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
EQS News ID: 2262574
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