Working to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 emissions
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At the LEGO Group, we are working to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from our own operations.
These operational emissions are typically grouped into two categories:
- Scope 1 emissions - the direct emissions from sources that we own and operate, such as our factories, offices and equipment.
- Scope 2 emissions – the indirect emissions from the electricity and heat we purchase.
Together, these represent the GHG emissions associated with running our operations. We are taking a range of steps across our sites to drive reductions.
How is the LEGO Group reducing Scope 1 emissions?
To reduce Scope 1 emissions, we are focusing on phasing out fossil fuels used in heating and electrifying parts of our operations.
Each of our factories operates in a different country, with different energy infrastructure, regulations and policy frameworks. This means there is no single solution, so we are developing approaches tailored to each site.
- In Billund, Denmark, we completed the transition away from on-site gas heating in 2024 by connecting to the local district heating network, powered predominantly by renewable energy.
- Our newest factory in Vietnam was designed without on-site fossil fuels and has heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems powered by renewable energy.
- Nearly 50% of company cars are now electric as we continue to transition our global vehicle fleet.
How is the LEGO Group reducing Scope 2 emissions?
Our approach to Scope 2 emissions focuses on two areas:
- Reducing how much energy we use.
- Transitioning the energy we purchase to renewable sources.
Across all sites, we continue to invest in energy efficiency by upgrading systems, improving insulation and optimising production processes to reduce overall consumption.
We are also connecting our factories to renewable energy sources wherever feasible. This includes solar panels and solar parks installed on or near our production sites.
Owned renewable energy now accounts for 5.8% of our energy use, an increase of 61% in capacity compared with 2024.*
Current projects include:
- Construction of our largest solar park to date near our headquarters in Billund, Denmark. The project is expected to generate enough renewable electricity to match our total annual electricity consumption in Billund.
- An on-site solar park of more than 30,000 panels, alongside rooftop solar installations, at our factory currently under construction in Virginia, United States.
- A renewable energy solution at LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam, including rooftop solar panels and battery energy storage, as part of the first large-scale renewable energy solution specifically designed for industrial use in Vietnam.
Matching purchased electricity with renewable energy
Where we cannot connect directly to renewable energy sources, we purchase electricity through local power grids.
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which link our electricity use to specific renewable energy projects.
- Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), where other renewable options are not yet available.
Together, these approaches enable us to match 100% of our purchased electricity consumption with renewable sources.
Over time, our focus is on sourcing renewable energy as close as possible to where it is consumed, prioritising locally connected renewable energy and PPAs wherever possible.
Looking ahead
In 2025, we increased our investment in sustainability initiatives by 20% compared to 2024, including projects that lower emissions across our sites.
Whilst our challenge remains to decouple growth from GHG emissions, we’re seeing continued progress on carbon intensity, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions relative to revenue and output falling over time.
Reducing absolute emissions remains a key priority as we work towards reaching our science-based targets and we continue to look for more opportunities to improve energy efficiency, increase renewable energy use and invest in site-specific solutions that reduce emissions across our operations.
*3.6% of energy use in 2024