LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam, the first carbon neutral factory  in the country, was inaugurated  in the southern province of Binh Duong on April 9.

In a story on the event, the Government News reported that with the total investment capital of over $1 billion, this is LEGO’s sixth factory worldwide and second in Asia.

The project is expected to create over 4,000 jobs, particularly providing opportunities for young workers to acquire modern skills and participate in the global value chain.

With an initial production capacity of 30,000 tons per year, this project serves as a new driving force for industrialization, modernization, and international integration. It also contributes to Vietnam's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as pledged at the COP26.

It will run on 100 per cent renewable energy by early 2026. In addition to the factory's own 12,400 rooftop solar panels, the company on April 10  announced a landmark agreement with Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) for an energy center on adjacent land.

The energy center will house the first battery storage solution of its scale in Vietnam and will be operational by the end of 2025. Remaining renewable energy needs will be met through power purchase agreements.

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.

The factory is also home to the LEGO Group's first LEED Platinum certified buildings.

LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam is also the first LEGO factory to exclusively produce paper-based pre-pack bags.