Lectra is committed to sustainability
In light of pressing climate and social challenges, Lectra places sustainability at the heart of its strategy. In its first sustainability report, which complies with the CSRD directive, the company reveals its concrete actions to reduce its environmental footprint, design responsible solutions, and support its customers in their ecological transition.
Ethical and responsible governance
Lectra relies on a strengthened code of ethics, a responsible purchasing policy, and advanced cybersecurity measures to ensure sustainable practices at all levels:
- More than 90% of suppliers have signed the responsible purchasing charter.
- Governance tools ensure transparency and integrity in business interactions.
Eco-designed solutions for responsible production
Lectra integrates eco-design principles during the R&D phase to minimize the environmental impact of its equipment:
- Reduced energy consumption
- Optimized transportation (prioritizing sea freight and consolidated deliveries)
- Extended machine lifespan
- Enhanced recycling and reuse capabilities
The first eco-designed products were launched in 2023, with an approach based on life cycle analysis.
Innovative tools to reduce textile waste
Lectra's solutions empower customers to enhance production efficiency while reducing material use:
- Reduced material consumption thanks to intelligent patternmaking and cutting software
- Optimized prototyping to limit physical samples
- Data analysis to avoid overproduction
Traceability and transparency with TextileGenesis
Lectra provides advanced traceability tools to meet ESG requirements:
- TextileGenesis: a cloud platform used by more than 100 brands
- Fibercoins™: a technology that guarantees supply chain transparency
- Nearly 2 billion products traced by the end of 2024
Reducing the environmental footprint of operations
Lectra is actively working throughout its entire value chain to limit its impact:
- A climate action plan focused on decarbonization and customer support
- Efforts to minimize Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
- Industrial waste reduction and employee engagement initiatives
Supporting future generations
Lectra shares its expertise with the academic world:
- Partnerships with 2,000 schools and universities
- More than 130,000 Lectra licenses used in education
- Objective: to train future fashion professionals for a more sustainable industry
Conclusion: a sustainable, transparent, and ambitious strategy
Lectra is committed to transforming the fashion, automotive, and furniture industries by offering responsible technological solutions.
The 2024 Sustainability Report marks a significant step toward more ethical, transparent, and environmentally friendly production methods.
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