The LEGO Group has opened a new $1 billion manufacturing facility in Binh Duong, Vietnam, a major step in its expansion across Asia and its commitment to environmental sustainability. The facility, which covers an area of 62 soccer fields, is the company’s sixth globally and its second in Asia. The plant is designed to operate entirely on clean energy by early 2026, making it Vietnam’s first industrial facility powered by renewable energy.
The factory will be powered by 12,400 solar panels and a large-scale battery storage system, which will cover 80-90% of the plant’s energy needs. Any remaining energy will be sourced from clean energy providers through a power purchase agreement. This innovative approach showcases the use of battery storage solutions and direct power purchase agreements for renewable energy, a first for any company in Vietnam.
The LEGO Group has made significant investments in sustainability, including a $150 million Sustainable Materials Center in Denmark to find alternatives to oil-based plastics. The company aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 37% by 2032 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. To achieve this, LEGO has pledged to invest over $1.2 billion in sustainable solutions.
The new facility in Vietnam is a key part of this sustainability journey. Thousands of skilled workers will operate the plant, many of whom have been trained at LEGO’s factory in eastern China. The facility is designed to showcase that industrial manufacturing can align with green practices, and LEGO’s collaboration with Vietnam demonstrates a shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
In addition to the plant’s overall commitment to sustainability, LEGO has also taken steps to minimize its environmental impact through the use of solar power and a reduction in plastic packaging. The company has also planted 50,000 trees in Vietnam, twice the number of trees cut during site clearing, and will use paper bags instead of single-use plastic in packaging.