How LEGO's Energy Innovations Are Powering Decarbonisation

The LEGO Group’s latest energy-led climate investments show how the company is combining renewable energy adoption with cutting-edge carbon removal technologies to advance its decarbonisation objectives.

The brand has announced nearly US$3m in new funding for carbon removal projects, working with Climate Impact Partners and ClimeFi to scale up low-carbon solutions that support its global energy transition goals.

Scaling carbon removal through technology

Building on its carbon removal initiatives first introduced in 2024, the LEGO Group is committing an additional DKK 18 million (US$2.78m) to expand its clean technology portfolio, bringing its total carbon removal investment to DKK 54 million (US$8.3m).

Alongside its packaging improvements, the company is advancing three new projects through ClimeFi that demonstrate growing links between energy technology and sustainable materials innovation:

• Biomass geological storage – captures carbon from organic waste and stores it safely below ground

• Mineralisation – converts carbon dioxide into manufactured limestone, creating low-energy building materials

• Marine carbon dioxide removal – uses wastewater alkalinity to safely store carbon within the oceans.

"This purchase highlights our commitment to testing a broad range of credible pathways for nature and tech-based carbon removal," says Annette Stube, Chief Sustainability Officer at the LEGO Group.

“As the programme expands, it is helping to strengthen our understanding of different approaches and inform future decision-making on how carbon removal may complement our wider climate goals," she adds.

“While reducing emissions in our own operations remains our priority, this programme allows us to work with expert partners and contribute to solutions that may help scale effective climate action over time.”

Energy impact and reforestation in Mexico

The company is also amplifying its renewable energy and land-based carbon capture efforts through a large-scale reforestation project in Quintana Roo State, Mexico, developed by Canopia Carbon in partnership with Climate Impact Partners.

This local initiative complements LEGO’s clean energy ambitions by supporting natural carbon removal in regions tied to its manufacturing network. Spanning over 14,000 hectares, the project is restoring degraded tropical forest through tree planting, species recovery and fire prevention measures.

Beyond carbon sequestration, the Quintana Roo Restoration project delivers community and biodiversity benefits, with more than 20% of its budget directed towards local employment and income generation.

"We are proud to continue our partnership with the LEGO Group, delivering high quality carbon projects that drive meaningful outcomes for climate, biodiversity and communities," says Sheri Hickok, CEO of Climate Impact Partners.

"The LEGO Group’s approach highlights how companies can partner with experts to build robust, credible climate strategies that translate ambition into action," she adds.

Driving progress on sustainable energy

The LEGO Group’s growing carbon removal portfolio is underpinned by wider efforts to decarbonise its operations.

In 2025, the company reported a fall in emissions relative to revenue, reflecting ongoing investments in solar and geothermal energy and new renewable power purchase agreements.

"We are deeply committed to having a positive impact on the world and the communities we are part of," says Niels B. Christiansen, CEO of the LEGO Group.

“We do this by aiming to reduce our environmental footprint and improving access to play for kids who need it most and we will continue to invest significantly to deliver on that ambition," he adds.

These advances align with LEGO’s goal to use more sustainable materials, including a greater share of renewable and recycled content in LEGO bricks, which rose from 33% in 2024 to 52% in 2025.

Overall sustainability investments increased by 20% year-on-year, reinforcing the company’s strategy to combine energy innovation with long-term environmental responsibility.