The LEGO Group has demonstrated the role the private sector can play in the transition to renewable energy. Image source: Shutterstock (#562838341)
Thanks to the Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm, world’s largest and most beloved toymaker, the LEGO Group has reached its 100% renewable energy goal three years ahead of its schedule. The wind farm became operational earlier this week and has an operational capacity of 258 megawatt and is a joint venture between DONG Energy, PKA, and KIRKBI A/S, parent company of the LEGO Group. The LEGO Group after only four years and DKK 6 billion worth of investment in two offshore wind farms became 100% renewable this week. LEGO Group now owns 31.5% of the Borkum Riffgrund 1 offshore wind farm in Germany, and 25% of the Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm. “We work to leave a positive impact on the planet and I am truly excited about the inauguration of the Burbo Bank Extension wind farm. This development means we have now reached the 100% renewable energy milestone three years ahead of target. Together with our partners, we intend to continue investing in renewable energy to help create a better future for the builders of tomorrow,” said Bali Padda, CEO of the LEGO Group.
An additional 20,000 solar panels are planned to be installed on LEGO factory in Jiaxing, Chine with a capacity of 6 GW electricity per year. “We see children as our role models and as we take action in reducing our environmental impact as a company, we will also continue to work to inspire children around the world by engaging them in environmental and social issues,” Bali Padda further added.
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