• 50% of LEGO’s purchased materials for bricks in 2024 were sustainably sourced.
• Significant progress made in shifting factories from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
• Over 12 million children globally benefited from LEGO’s learning and play initiatives.

LEGO Group has significantly advanced its sustainability goals, sourcing half of its materials from sustainable options in 2024. This marks a notable increase from just 18% in 2023.

Of the sustainably sourced materials, 47% were certified mass balance, equating to roughly 33% renewable sources, while an additional 3% came from segregated sustainable sources.

Efforts to reduce factory emissions also accelerated. LEGO phased out natural gas heating in Denmark, installed geothermal energy systems in Hungary, and expanded solar energy capabilities by 43% across China, Czech Republic, and Denmark.

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The company anticipates these investments will deliver tangible reductions in carbon emissions, aligning closely with its science-based environmental targets.

CEO Niels B Christiansen highlighted LEGO’s broader impact:

“Play is more important than ever, and we were happy to see the UN General Assembly adopt an International Day of Play to champion children’s right to play. Our outstanding performance in 2024 helped reach millions of children around the world with joyful learning-through-play experiences that help them develop the skills they will need to thrive.”

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