Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Sourcing Renewables - April 27, 2023
The LEGO Group to Build Carbon-Neutral Toy Factory
The LEGO Group started the development of its new carbon-neutral run factory near Richmond, Virginia, USA. The site is designed to support the company’s sustainability ambitions, expected to help it reduce absolute global carbon emissions by 37% by 2032. An investment in long-term growth, this initiative will help the company deliver on its mission to build a better world for children to inherit.
When completed, the LEGO factory aspires to demonstrate net-zero emissions from electricity and fuel use (Scope 1 and 2) using on-site or off-site renewable energy. Additionally, it will have a solar plant on-site, with 35,000-40,000 ground panels, 15,000-20,000 roof panels, and 30-35 MW in total capacity. The company's goal is to secure Gold LEED certification (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) for the building once it is completed including energy, water, and waste.
In a statement, Carsten Rasmussen, Chief Operations Officer of the LEGO Group, explored how this factory will support a creative and sustainable future for children: “We are absolutely delighted to mark the beginning of construction here in Virginia. We are grateful for the fruitful collaboration we have had with all partners across the Commonwealth of Virginia who share and support our ambition to build this factory. We are working hard to reduce emissions at the LEGO Group and are really excited about our plans to build this solar plant as we push towards a better world for our children to inherit. Our new site will allow us to inspire millions of children across the Americas through play and we can’t wait to get started.”
Children of the greater Richmond area will also get to contribute to the site’s design. In March, the LEGO group invited 250 children to share their ideas for making the land around the factory buildings welcoming to animals, plants, and visitors.
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