LEGO’s newest and most sustainable factory opens its doors in Vietnam
The LEGO Group has officially opened the doors of its newest and most sustainable factory to date, complete with an opening ceremony in Vietnam.
The LEGO Group has celebrated the opening of LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam in Binh Duong province, southern Vietnam, the sixth factory for the company worldwide and only the second in Asia. The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam Mai V?n Chính, former President Nguyen Minh Triet, LEGO Group CEO Niels B. Christiansen, LEGO Group COO Carsten Rasmussen, national and provincial officials, business and community partners, and colleagues from Vietnam and around the world.
“Today marks an exciting milestone for us as we proudly open our sixth factory in the world,” said Niels B Christiansen, CEO of the LEGO Group. “This state-of-the-art site reflects our commitment to sustainable growth and innovation, bringing more LEGO play experiences to children and our fans in the Asia-Pacific region through increased manufacturing capacity.”
Not only is the 44-hectare facility designed to support LEGO manufacturing in the region and around the world, it’s also the most environmentally friendly factory to date. LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam will run on 100% renewable energy by the beginning of 2026, in part due to the factory’s own 12,400 rooftop solar panels and a landmark agreement with Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) for an energy centre on adjacent land.
“I am extremely proud of our environmental sustainability progress in Vietnam, strengthening our positive impact locally while supporting our global ambitions,” said Carsten Rasmussen, COO of the LEGO Group. “The use of battery storage solutions and power purchase agreements to increase renewable energy is not just a first for the LEGO Group but among the first for any company in Vietnam.”
What’s more, LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam is also the first LEGO factory to exclusively produce paper-based pre-pack bags, helping to achieve the LEGO Group’s goal of using more sustainable packaging in all products by the end of 2025.
The LEGO Group will also open a regional distribution centre in Dong Nai province, which will officially open later this year. The centre has started ramping up operations, with first inbound and outbound shipments underway. It will be the company’s second distribution centre in Asia and will be operated by Kuehne+Nagel.
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