THE SUSTAINABILITY INTERVIEW
understand their expectations.“ Having that broad view has helped us focus on where we can make a difference and where it’ s important for us to do so,” Mary explains.“ It allows us to set meaningful targets and devote resources to making progress, which in turn helps build trust with customers and employees.”
From net zero targets to factory-level data Lenovo’ s environmental priorities are anchored in its net zero commitment, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative( SBTi).“ We’ re laser-focused on our SBTi net zero targets and we’ re proud we were the first PC and smartphone manufacturer with a validated net zero target,” Mary says.
Lenovo has committed to eliminate 90 % of its greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050, compensating for the remaining 10 %.“ Our biggest emissions category is Scope 3, specifically supplier emissions and the use of our products in customers’ hands,” Mary explains.
Within operations, Lenovo is investing in renewables and efficiency, including installing on-site solar and purchasing renewable energy for factories and campuses worldwide. The company is also deploying an“ ESG Navigator” platform in its smart manufacturing campuses to capture thousands of real-time data points on energy, water, waste and heat.
“ Digitalising our operations helps us be more efficient and productive, and capture ESG data that’ s really important to us,” Mary explains.
Supply chain, circularity and customer outcomes Because Scope 3 emissions dominate Lenovo’ s footprint, supplier engagement is a major focus. Lenovo works with suppliers to encourage them to measure and disclose their own emissions and to set science-based targets, often via platforms such as CDP.“ We’ re encouraging suppliers to come with us on the SBTi journey, to report and set validated targets so we all speak the same language,” Mary says.
22 March 2026