SustainCase: How the LEGO Group ensures it is operating with integrity

Case study: How the LEGO Group ensures it is operating with integrity


As a family-owned, values-based company, with products sold in more than 140 countries around the globe and over 19,000 employees, the LEGO Group strives to have a positive impact on children, society and the planet, not least by operating according to the highest ethical standards.


Abstract


With 131 LEGO Brand Retail Stores and sales offices in 37 countries, the LEGO Group is the world’s largest toy company. Operating ethically is, thus, a top priority. In order to ensure it is operating with integrity the LEGO Group took action to:

• ensure compliance through the Corporate Compliance Board

• provide ethics training

• enhance third party due diligence


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