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Sustainability

19 March 2021

Pia Heidenmark Cook featured in “Conversations for Tomorrow”, discussing actions needed for a more sustainable future

In the first edition of Capgemini's new quarterly magazine “Conversations for Tomorrow”, Pia Heidenmark Cook, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ingka Group, joins a wide range of experts and leaders to talk about why sustainability means collective action, bolder leadership and smarter technologies. The theme of the first issue is sustainability, and...

Ingka Investments Sustainability

12 February 2021

IKEA value chain collaboration brings circular mattress one step closer

Partnerships and collaborations have always been a cornerstone of the IKEA way. By working with its value chain, Ingka Group is helping to bring sustainability...

Press Releases Sustainability

5 February 2021

“If we offer parking, we offer charging” – IKEA provides EV chargers at all stores

IKEA has committed to becoming climate positive by 2030. To achieve this many parts of the value chain must contribute. One important part to address...

Sustainability

3 February 2021

“Together we can make a global switch to renewable energy and realise a 1.5°C world where everyone can thrive”

IKEA aims to become climate positive by 2030, by reducing more greenhouse gas emissions than the IKEA value chain emits, while growing the IKEA business...

Press Releases Reports and Summaries Sustainability

28 January 2021

Ingka Group exceeds goal to generate more renewable energy than it consumes

In a challenging year, when life at home has been more important than ever before, Ingka Group has focused its efforts towards supporting communities and...

Sustainability

27 January 2021

OPINION: Targeting climate positive by 2030 and transitioning to Net Zero: A new framework for business action

Håkan Nordkvist, Innovation & Development Manager at Ingka Group shares his views on contributing to a world leading study by the University of Cambridge looking...

Ingka Investments Press Releases Sustainability

14 January 2021

Ingka Investments acquires forestland in United States from The Conservation Fund

Ingka Group[1] today announces it has acquired forestland property in the U.S. from The Conservation Fund, a non-profit conservation organisation that has protected over 8 million...

view of the outside of IKEA Harajuku Shop in Tokyo

Culture and Co-Workers Digital IKEA Retail Sustainability

30 December 2020

In review: Ingka Group 2020

It has been a year like no other as 2020 has challenged and impacted people, societies and businesses. Many people have spent more time than...

IKEA Retail Sustainability

18 December 2020

IKEA takes action after discovering misconduct at supplier

At IKEA we believe in taking social and environmental responsibility throughout our supply chain, and to be transparent about how we work.

Campaigns IKEA Retail Sustainability

15 December 2020

BuyBack Friday gives thousands of pieces of furniture a new life

During this year's Black Friday Week, many Ingka Group countries around the world ran the BuyBack Friday campaign, inviting customers to return their IKEA products...

Sustainability

11 December 2020

Tackling climate change: 5 years after the Paris Climate Agreement

The 12th December marks the fifth anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement, which was adopted by 197 nations at the UN Climate Change Conference in...

Sustainability

8 December 2020

Ingka Group recognised with prestigious ‘A’ score for climate change

Ingka Group has been recognised for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious ‘A List'. Being on...

Sustainability

1 December 2020

Ingka Group contributes to new report on delivering a sustainable purpose

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Being a sustainable, purposeful and resilient business and employer is critical...