Lenovo announced strong progress against its first generation of long-term, enterprise-wide Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspirations, advancing its vision to provide smarter technology for all that supports Lenovo’s own sustainability goals and its customers. The FY2025‑26 ESG Report highlights measurable gains in climate action, circular economy, social impact, and governance, while reinforcing responsible innovation in the AI era and Lenovo’s continued commitment to ESG programs with the announcement of a new set of sustainability aspirations.
“This fiscal year represents an important moment for Lenovo,” shared Dave Carroll, Lenovo’s Chief Legal and Corporate Responsibility Officer. “As we near the end of our first generation of ESG goals, we are proud of the progress we’ve made—but even more focused on applying what we’ve learned to accelerate future impact. Our work is closely aligned with the needs of our customers and partners as we navigate environmental challenges, geopolitical complexity, and the rapid evolution of AI.”
Over the last five years, Lenovo has embedded ESG across its global operations, strengthening collaboration and driving measurable action while remaining agile. The company remains on track to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. Today, more than 90% of Lenovo’s global operations’ electricity now comes from renewable sources (onsite renewable energy generation, PPA agreements, and/or purchase of RECs), demonstrating strong progress in emissions reduction and support for renewable energy markets.
As a global technology powerhouse, Lenovo continues to advance responsible design through its R.E.A.L Framework, focusing on repairability, reuse, and recycling. Key achievements include:
- 100% of PC products incorporate post-consumer recycled content materials (excluding tablets and accessories)
- Enabled more than 800 million pounds (~363 million kg) of end-of-life product recovery since 2005
- Reused 300 million pounds of post-consumer recycled plastics since 2005
- Increased smartphone packaging sustainability, including 60% recycled materials and a 50% reduction in single-use plastics (compared to FY2020/21, excludes Lenovo-branded smartphone packaging and includes motorola razr packaging as of FY2023/24).
Lenovo continues to foster an inclusive workplace and positive community impact. Representation of women and underrepresented groups has measurably improved across Lenovo’s global workforce. The company’s inclusion efforts have been recognized by organizations including Disability:IN, Workplace Pride, the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, and Forbes.
From 2021 to 2026, Lenovo’s philanthropy programs positively impacted more than 25 million people by expanding access to technology and education. Employee programs like Love on Month of Service achieved record engagement, reflecting a strong culture of volunteerism.
In the era of AI, Lenovo is advancing its smarter AI for all focus to support metric collection and analysis for sustainability, highlighting AI’s role as a tool for a more sustainable future. Lenovo also supports industry collaboration through initiatives like the ITU AI Skills Coalition and Coalition for Sustainable AI, in addition to social impact initiatives that harness the power of AI, including:
- TRAdA solution for predicting heart arrhythmia in athletes
- Accessibility tools such as communication avatars and sign language translation
- Global AI skilling initiatives with partners like Tech To The Rescue and Ashoka
As Lenovo prepares its next generation of ESG aspirations, it remains focused on innovation and responsible growth to advance sustainability worldwide. Future aspirations can be found in the FY2025-26 ESG Report.
