Climate action in action
Greenhouse gases (GHG) trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. They let sunlight through, but keep heat from leaving. Too much GHG causes global warming, the main cause of climate change. To help fight it, businesses like ours need to reduce GHG emissions.
Our targets
We are working to measurably reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from making and selling LEGO® bricks across our factories, offices and stores, as well as in our supply chain. To deliver against this, we set specific targets that will help us ensure progress today, tomorrow and in the years to come.
A verified science-based target
In 2020, we were the first large toy company to announce a science-based emissions target to reduce our absolute GHG emissions by 37% by the year 2032, compared to 2019. Our target is ambitious and in line with the Paris Agreement. It has been approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a collaboration between the United Nations Global Compact, CDP, WRI and WWF.
Net-zero emissions by 2050
We pledged to achieve a science-based net-zero target by 2050 as part of our continued efforts to reduce environmental impact. Our target has been validated by the SBTi.
Everybody plays their part
We’ve introduced an annual key performance indicator (KPI) which sets a yearly emission target. We believe all employees can play a part in meeting our goals, so since 2024 a percentage of our performance management program for all salaried colleagues’ bonuses is tied to annual emissions. The KPI measures carbon from our operations and compares this with how many bricks have been manufactured over the same period. This gives us a carbon-intensity metric that we can track.
Our emissions
Scope 1
Direct emissions from LEGO factories, offices, stores and vehicles.
Scope 2
Indirect emissions from the energy we purchase to power LEGO factories, offices, stores and vehicles.
Scope 3
Emissions from outside the LEGO Group operations, from our supply chain.
Every year, we calculate the LEGO Group’s GHG emissions in accordance with the internationally recognized Greenhouse Gas Protocol. By measuring our climate impact, we can make real, measurable improvements.
We report on Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, which ensures we account for all the GHG emissions linked to the production and sales of LEGO® products. Our calculations are verified every year by an external third party in accordance with the International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3410.
In 2025, our total GHG emissions were 2.19m tCO2e, a slight increase of 0.2 percent compared to 2024. These include Scope 2 emissions calculated as market-based*.
Our long-term investments focus on reducing our emissions across our entire value chain. This includes projects like developing renewable energy sources for our factories and working with our suppliers to decrease the emissions that come from our value chain.
We are also estimating the emissions avoided through our use of mass balance, which we use to make our LEGO products. Our suppliers mix virgin fossil fuel and certified sustainable sources like used plant oil to produce the resin we buy. These sources are biobased, meaning they reduce emissions in two ways: capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere when they grow (some of which are then emitted again at the end of a product’s life); and avoiding the emissions associated with the use of fossil-based feedstock.
*Location-based vs. market-based Scope 2 emissions as defined by the GHG Protocol.
Carbon-capture investments
While our primary focus remains on reducing the environmental impact of our factories, offices, stores and supply chain, we welcome the opportunity to support permanent carbon-removal solutions for hard-to-abate emissions.
So far, we have invested DKK 54 million in carbon removal projects. We are committed to testing a broad range of credible pathways for nature and tech-based carbon removal. All projects are carefully selected to help us learn about their long-term benefits.
2025 sustainability statement
Our Sustainability Statement is now an integral part of the Annual Report.