KIRKBI A/S
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable development
- Responsible ownership
- Employee well-being
- Renewable energy
- Recycling
Environmental Achievements
- Invested further in the U.S. solar energy developer Adapture Renewables, expanding energy production capacity from 70 MW to 245 MW.
- Acquired 10.2% of shares in Quantafuel, a company converting plastic waste into low-carbon synthetic oil products.
Social Achievements
- Focused on employees’ health, safety, and well-being.
- LEGO Foundation granted USD 50 million to a dedicated COVID-19 response and supported children and families impacted by COVID-19.
Governance Achievements
- Launched 2032 strategy for long-term, sustainable family ownership of the LEGO brand.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Long-term, sustainable family ownership of the LEGO brand (2032 strategy).
Environmental Challenges
- Global COVID-19 pandemic impacted different parts of the business.
- Merlin Entertainments attractions were closed or operated under restrictions for a large part of the year.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focused on responsible company ownership and employee well-being.
- Merlin Entertainments focused on health, safety, and cost discipline.