LEGO reduces factory water consumption for third consecutive year
The LEGO Group has successfully reduced its global factory water consumption for three consecutive years. In 2024, the company used 753,711 m³ of water, a decrease of 56,000 m³ compared to the previous year.
The LEGO Group announced on April 24, 2025, that it has achieved a reduction in global water consumption across its factories for the third year in a row. In 2024, the company's factories consumed a total of 753,711 cubic meters of water, marking a 56,000 cubic meter decrease from 2023 figures.
The company has been focused on decoupling its growth from its environmental footprint, with water usage identified as a key area for improvement. LEGO's strategy to reduce water intake centers on three main pillars: increasing operational efficiency, identifying alternative water sources, and establishing water treatment facilities.
In Monterrey, Mexico, a new water treatment facility has been implemented to maximize water reuse, incorporating treated municipal wastewater and rainwater. This facility has reduced the need for freshwater and well water by 85,055 cubic meters annually.
In Billund, Denmark, LEGO has developed a system to capture shallow groundwater, which supplied 88% of the water used for cooling towers at the factory last year. The newly opened factory in Binh Duong, Vietnam, utilizes an air-cooling system instead of water cooling and employs high-efficiency fixtures and water reuse strategies to minimize freshwater intake.