Lenovo·Electronics / Hardware·Beijing, People's Republic of China·Founded 1984·Last verified 31 May 2026
39
out of 100
Below expectationsPending Review

Lenovo publishes credible climate data with third-party verification and SBTi-validated targets, but relies heavily on intensity-based Scope 3 metrics that allow absolute emissions to rise. Its 99% Scope 3 footprint remains largely uncontrolled. Nature impact is entirely unmapped. Transparency is strong; actual decarbonization leverage is weak.

The calculation

Every score shows its working.

Same formula for every company. No curve. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Electronics / Hardware sector ceiling.
40 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
63 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 40) + (0.7 × 63) = 56.1
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.7
Final score
Rounded. Below expectations.
39 / 100
The ten questions

Where Lenovo is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Emissions Trajectory (3/10, 4/10).

Where the evidence comes from

Every document used, listed.

14 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

8 of 14 sources are third-party verified or public record.

[1]Third-party verified
Lenovo on DitchCarbon
Ongoing
Q1Q2
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[2]Self-reported
Lenovo Sustainability & Climate Change Performance
Ongoing
Q1Q9
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[3]Self-reported
Lenovo 2024 ESG Presentation
2024
Q1Q9
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[4]Third-party verified
Leading the Way: Lenovo's Net-Zero Targets
Unknown
Q2Q3Q8
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[5]Third-party verified
Driving Lenovo's Decarbonization Climate Journey
Unknown
Q2Q6
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[6]Self-reported
Lenovo Commits Net-Zero by 2050 (SBTi Press Release)
Unknown
Q3Q8
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[7]Third-party verified
Powering a Sustainable Future: Lenovo's Energy Targets
Unknown
Q4
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[8]Public record
Lenovo to Power Global Operations with 90% Renewable Energy
Unknown
Q4
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[9]Self-reported
Lenovo Operational Impact & Sustainability
Ongoing
Q5Q6
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[10]Self-reported
Lenovo Water, Waste & Sustainability
Ongoing
Q7
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[11]Third-party verified
Strengthening Water Resilience: Lenovo's Global Commitment
Unknown
Q7
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[12]Self-reported
Lenovo Climate Transition Plan
Unknown
Q8
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[13]Third-party verified
How Lenovo is Leading the Way in Circular Tech ESG Impact
Unknown
Q6Q9
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[14]Third-party verified
Is Lenovo's Path to Net-Zero Working?
Unknown
Q10
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Lenovo in context

Where Lenovo sits among electronics / hardware peers.

Among the 21 major electronics / hardware brands we've scored, Lenovo is tied =10th of 21, with 1 other.

=10/21
Lenovo's rank
39
Industry average
25
Industry low
64
Industry high
How this score has moved

Lenovo's score over time.

today

Score history begins 6 April 2026.

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What's being contested

This score is not currently being contested.

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About Lenovo

Lenovo is a Chinese multinational electronics manufacturer founded in 1984, headquartered in Beijing. With 77,000 employees and $50.7bn annual revenue, it designs and assembles PCs, tablets, and enterprise hardware. It ranks among the world's largest PC vendors and operates in 180 markets, making it a major player in the global electronics supply chain.

Founded
1984
Headquarters
Beijing, People's Republic of China
Employees
~72,000
Annual revenue
~$69B
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