Lego to increase solar capacity by 72% this year to cut emissions

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🗞️ Driving the news: Lego plans to increase its global solar power capacity by 72% in 2025 as part of its sustainability strategy
• The Danish toymaker has already started expanding solar infrastructure at its factories in Hungary and Vietnam
• This initiative aligns with Lego’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

🔭 The context: In 2023, Lego committed to cutting its absolute carbon emissions by 37% by 2032 from a 2019 baseline
• Recent expansions include tripling solar capacity at its Hungary plant and installing 12,400 rooftop panels at its new Vietnam factory
• The company is also developing an 80 MWp solar park near its Danish headquarters, set to be completed by 2028

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Lego’s investment in renewable energy contributes to reducing emissions in its operations, although solar still accounts for only 4% of its total energy use
• The move supports broader corporate efforts to decarbonize supply chains and manufacturing processes
• It also highlights the role of large companies in accelerating renewable energy adoption

⏭️ What's next: Lego will continue expanding solar power at its production sites and explore battery storage solutions for its Vietnam factory
• The company is also integrating emissions targets into employee bonuses and supplier sustainability programs
• Further investments in renewables are expected as Lego pushes toward its climate commitments

💬 One quote: "Reducing emissions remains one of our biggest challenges, and we will continue to look for new ways to minimize environmental impact." — Lego Group statement

📈 One stat: Lego increased its solar energy capacity by 61% from 2022 to 2024, adding 22 MWp in the past year alone

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