- Declining toy market (7% decline in 2023).
- Inflationary impact on production and distribution costs.
- Economic challenges in China.
- Meeting strict quality, safety, and durability requirements for sustainable materials.
LEGO A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
๐ Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.5 million tCO2e (2021); increase predicted for 2022 |
| 2020 | 111.0K tonnes CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
โ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 60% increase in spending on environmental initiatives in 2023 vs. 2022; plans to double annual spend compared to 2023 by 2025.
- Reduced total waste generated, waste to landfill, and water supplied to factories, achieving yearly target for carbon emissions from own operations.
- Pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (scope 1, 2, and 3).
- Increased use of sustainable raw materials; 18% of resin purchased was certified according to mass balance principles (estimated 12% renewable sources).
- Replaced single-use plastic bags in LEGO boxes with paper-based ones in Europe and Asia.
๐ฏ Climate & Sustainability Targets
๐ Short-term
- Double annual spend on environmental initiatives compared to 2023 by 2025.
- Achieve 2032 science-based target to reduce absolute GHG emissions by 37% (scope 1, 2, and 3) against a 2019 base.
๐ญ Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (scope 1, 2, and 3).
๐ฑ ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityClimate ChangeDiversity & Inclusion