LEGO Invests $8M More in Carbon Removal Technologies

The company behind billions of colorful bricks is building something even bigger: a portfolio of solutions to pull carbon from our atmosphere.

LEGO just announced an additional 18 million Danish kroner (about $8 million USD) for carbon removal projects, expanding its partnership with Climate Impact Partners and ClimeFi. This brings the company's total commitment to 54 million kroner across seven different approaches to fighting climate change.

The investment isn't just about writing checks. LEGO is actively testing which methods work best, from high-tech solutions to nature-based projects that help people too.

Three experimental technologies are getting special attention. Biomass geological storage injects carbon-rich waste deep underground where it can't heat the planet. Mineralization transforms CO₂ and waste materials into limestone that can actually be used for construction. Marine carbon removal converts atmospheric carbon into inorganic compounds that oceans can store for thousands of years.

"While reducing emissions in our own operations remains our priority, this programme allows us to work with expert partners and contribute to solutions that may help scale effective climate action over time," said Annette Stube, LEGO's Chief Sustainability Officer.

The company isn't forgetting that climate solutions need to work for communities too. LEGO continues supporting the Quintana Roo Restoration Project in Mexico, where 14,000 hectares of degrading forest are being brought back to life.

The Ripple Effect

The Mexico project shows how climate action can lift everyone. The reforestation work creates jobs for local families while protecting species and preventing fires. When a company LEGO's size invests in regional projects, it helps prove these solutions can scale globally.

By testing multiple carbon removal methods simultaneously, LEGO is helping the entire industry learn what works. Their findings will inform not just their own climate goals but could guide other companies looking to make real impact.

The best part? LEGO keeps its main focus on cutting emissions from its own toy production first, treating carbon removal as a complement rather than a replacement for direct action.

Building a better planet turns out to be a lot like building with LEGO bricks: one tested, solid piece at a time.