Low prices are the cornerstone of the IKEA vision and our business idea - but not at any price. At the IKEA Group, we believe that taking responsibility for people and the environment is a prerequisite for doing good business.
Working conditions IKEA products must be manufactured under acceptable working conditions by suppliers who take responsibility for the environment. IKEA's code of conduct defines what suppliers can expect from IKEA and specifies what IKEA requires from its suppliers. Read more
Climate change We at IKEA are determined to play a part in preventing the climate change by improving our overall energy efficiency and reduce our emissions of greenhouse gases. Read more
Forestry IKEA does not accept wood that is illegally logged or comes from intact natural forests. In the long-term all wood sourced for IKEA products shall come from forests certified as responsibly managed. Read more
Child labour Child labour does exist in countries where IKEA products are manufactured. IKEA does not accept child labour at its suppliers or their sub-contractors and works actively to prevent it. Read more
Global community involvement Through collaboration with carefully selected partners, IKEA supports projects that are designed to empower communities. From a social perspective the IKEA Social Initiative works with UNICEF and Save the Children to fight for human rights. From an environmental perspective, IKEA works with WWF (global environmental conservation organisation) on projects that support responsible forestry, better cotton management, and to reduce our impact on climate change. Read more
National & local community involvement In Canada, IKEA is taking on many initiatives to ensure that their business has a positive impact on people and the environment. IKEA Canada stores are committed to managing our environmental footprint through a variety of programs, and being a good neighbour in the communities where we operate.
Read more about the programs at IKEA Canada. Read more
Partnerships IKEA co-operates with companies, trade unions, NGOs and organisations to develop and reinforce the impact of our work within the social and environmental field. By doing so we can learn, share experiences and accomplish more than if we work alone. Read more
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