KIRKBI Climate consolidates all KIRKBI investments and activities aimed at addressing global climate issues. The company currently manages a robust climate investment portfolio of approx. DKK 8 billion with an aspiration to invest up to an additional DKK 10 billion over the next five years.
Søren Thorup Sørensen, CEO of KIRKBI A/S, says:
“We are delighted to appoint Anupam Bhargava as the CEO of KIRKBI Climate. With a proven record in sustainability and expertise in resource efficiency, Anupam combines a strong commercial mindset with a commitment to impactful solutions. These qualities will be instrumental in advancing our climate-focused initiatives. The Kirk Kristiansen family has set a visionary long-term goal to drive impact on global climate issues. With the creation of KIRKBI Climate and the appointment of Anupam, we have established a strong foundation to advance this vision.”
KIRKBI Climate aims to tackle some of the most pressing global climate issues of our time, including climate change and pollution from non-sustainable plastic materials. The company is dedicated to support and catalyse impactful climate solutions by investing in and building high-impact businesses that focus on energy transition, circular plastics solutions, and land sustainability.
Anupam Bhargava, CEO of KIRKBI Climate, says:
“I am excited to join KIRKBI Climate and contribute to the Kirk Kristiansen family's ambitious vision for global impact. Throughout my career, I have focused on building businesses that deliver social, environmental, and economic value, and I am delighted to bring this experience to KIRKBI Climate. By focusing on transformative investments in energy transition, circular plastics and land sustainability, we aim to drive long-term value creation towards a sustainable future. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant contribution to climate action at scale.”
In 2023, the Kirk Kristiansen family completed the transition from the 3rd to the 4th generation and outlined a renewed long-term vision. This vision focuses on creating a sustainable future by enabling children to learn through play and driving impactful solutions for global climate challenges. As part of this vision, KIRKBI A/S has introduced a new structure that aligns its businesses and investments under four core areas: LEGO Holding, KIRKBI Climate, KIRKBI Education, and Financial Investments.
Read more about the new structure here.
CV – Anupam Bhargava
Business Experience
- 2022 – 2024: Nilfisk A/S – Executive Vice President, Innovation, Service & Customer Experience
- 2017 – 2022: Grundfos Holding A/S – Senior Vice President, Industry Division
- 2016 – 2017: Xylem, Inc. – Vice President, Advanced Technology & Innovation
- 2011 – 2016: Clearwater Systems Corp. – Chief Executive Officer
- 1998 – 2011: United Technologies Corp., Pratt & Whitney – General Manager
Board of Director roles
- 2021 – Present: Aquaporin A/S
- 2021 – 2022: Meco Incorporated
- 2020 – 2022: Silhorko-Eurowater A/S
- 2011 – 2015: Clearwater Systems Corp.
Education
- 2011: First Movers Fellowship, Aspen Institute Business & Society Program
- 1998: MBA, Yale University, School of Management
- 1990: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Syracuse University
About KIRKBI
KIRKBI is the holding company of the LEGO Group and other companies owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family. With a purpose of building a better future for all children, KIRKBI is committed to reinvesting future proceeds from the LEGO Group and other holdings into building businesses within three business areas: LEGO Holding, KIRKBI Education, and KIRKBI Climate. Rooted in the values and principles that have guided the LEGO® brand for generations, KIRKBI actively engages in its businesses with the long-term perspective needed to make a lasting difference.
Contact
Carsten Birkeland Kjær
Communication Lead – KIRKBI A/S
