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Christiansen is born
- Born in Sonderborg, Denmark
- Currently still lives there (home office is in Copenhagen)
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Graduated from Technical University of Denmark
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Management Consultant at McKinsey
- This was Neil's first job
- He would solve clients toughest issues
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Completed an MBA from INSEAD
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CFO GN Netcom
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CEO of GN Netcom
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CFO of Danfoss
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LEGO signs deal with UNICEF
- In 2015, Lego signed a deal with UNICEF that enforces children's rights and to fight against child labor
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Joined the LEGO Company
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CEO of LEGO
- Position passed down through family
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LEGO Sustainable Materials
- Introduced sustainable bricks made from plant-based sugar cane.
- Used botanical tree, leaf and bush-shaped pieces use polyethylene rather than oil-based materials.
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LEGO's Solar Farm
-Installed Denmark's largest roof-mounted Solar farm on the LEGO headquarters -
Won Concordia's 2021 Leadership Award
- The Concordia Leadership Award acknowledges global leaders within the public, private, and nonprofit sectors who inspire others by turning vision into impact
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LEGO's Plan with Packages
- The corporation plans to transition to 100% ecological packaging by 2025.
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Social Responsibility- Yes
- Niels B. Christiansen is Socially responsible because of the data we researched.
- focuses on the need to prioritize sustainability, diversity, and ethical practices, with the consideration of the environment.
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Quote Showing Christiansen Social Responsibility
“Christiansen strongly believes in the importance of corporate social responsibility. He emphasizes the need for businesses to prioritize sustainability, inclusivity, and ethical practices, considering the long-term impact of their operations on the environment and society.” -
Christiansen Eliminating Child Labor
- LEGO signed a deal with UNICEF in 2015 to uphold children’s rights and took action to eliminating child labour and protecting children online.
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Ethicality- Yes
- Christiansen is an Ethical CEO because he is a strong advocate for sustainability and environmental consciousness
- He made significant efforts to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.
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Quote from Christiansen
“We believe our biggest contribution to society is to inspire children and help them realize their full potential. In our work, we strive to safeguard the natural resources that they will inherit and minimize our environmental impact.