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The LEGO Group is strengthening its climate action efforts by substantially investing in carbon removal technologies and large-scale reforestation projects. In collaboration with Climate Impact Partners and ClimeFi, LEGO is backing multiple initiatives aimed at mitigating emissions beyond its direct operations.
One of its key projects involves purchasing carbon credits through the GreenTrees platform to support an ambitious reforestation effort in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley. The initiative aims to restore over 400,000 hectares (one million acres) of forest, enhancing biodiversity while sequestering atmospheric carbon.
LEGO is also investing in biochar technology, which converts waste biomass into a carbon-rich material capable of long-term storage. Additionally, the company is funding enhanced rock weathering, which involves spreading rock powder over agricultural fields to accelerate natural carbon capture. These emerging climate solutions are expected to issue credits through 2026, providing LEGO with valuable insights into next-generation decarbonization strategies.
This latest commitment builds upon LEGO’s $2.4 million investment in direct air capture and storage (DAC+S) technology through Climeworks, part of a nine-year partnership. DAC+S will complement a diverse suite of solutions LEGO is deploying to shrink its carbon footprint.
Annette Stube, Chief Sustainability Officer at the LEGO Group, said: “We are proud to support these climate initiatives, which we believe will have a positive impact on the wider environmental ecosystem. Innovative, high-quality carbon removal projects and emerging technologies have the potential to play an essential role in supporting a more sustainable future, while reforestation has the potential to support improved biodiversity.
“These partnerships allow us to build our understanding of new technologies and practices to support a healthy planet for future generations.”
The company set a net-zero target for 2050 and has allocated more than $1.4 billion toward sustainability initiatives through 2025. LEGO is constructing carbon-neutral factories and buildings as part of this roadmap, with Gold LEED certification as a benchmark for new developments. The company is also ramping up on-site renewable energy generation while integrating greener energy procurement across its global operations.
With 98% of its total greenhouse gas emissions stemming from its supply chain, LEGO is taking bold steps to engage its suppliers in collective climate action. Its Engage-to-Reduce initiative encourages partners to cut emissions across production, logistics, and energy consumption. The recently launched Supplier Sustainability Programme requires suppliers to report product-level carbon footprints and set short-term reduction targets—2026 for initial cuts, with further improvements by 2028.
LEGO is working directly with suppliers to implement efficiency upgrades, switch to renewable energy, and adopt lower-carbon transportation methods to drive meaningful progress. These measures align with LEGO’s broader mission to transform its operations and value chain into a model of sustainable business practice.
As the company continues investing in forward-thinking climate solutions, it aims to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility, reinforcing its position as a leader in corporate sustainability.