Kirkbi
Kirkbi A/S, commonly known as Kirkbi, is a prominent investment and holding company headquartered in Billund, Denmark (DK). Founded in 1932, Kirkbi has established itself as a key player in the global toy industry, primarily through its ownership of the LEGO Group, which is renowned for its innovative and high-quality construction toys. With a diverse portfolio that spans real estate, investments, and the entertainment sector, Kirkbi has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of LEGO's product lines and the development of LEGO-themed attractions worldwide. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and creativity, positioning itself as a leader in both the toy market and responsible business practices. Kirkbi's strategic investments and unique offerings continue to shape the landscape of play and learning for children around the globe.
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Kirkbi's score of 22 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kirkbi's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kirkbi A/S reported total carbon emissions of approximately 393,292,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,570,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 12,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, Kirkbi has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions for this year. Over the previous years, Kirkbi's emissions have shown a downward trend, decreasing from about 481,923,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to the current figure. The company has set near-term targets aligned with a 1.5°C pathway, aiming for significant reductions by 2030. These targets encompass 94% of its total investment and lending activities as of 2020, focusing on emissions from company operations (Scopes 1 and 2). Kirkbi has not committed to a net-zero target as of now, but its initiatives reflect a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with industry standards. The company continues to work towards its climate commitments while monitoring its emissions across all relevant scopes.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,907,500 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 157,300 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,005,700 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - |
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Kirkbi is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
