Climate change is happening now, which is why we at the IKEA Group are determined to play a part in preventing it by improving our overall energy efficiency and reducing our emissions of greenhouse gases.
"IKEA goes Renewable" The long term direction is for all IKEA Group buildings to be supplied with renewable energy generated through energy sources other than fossil fuel. In addition, we want to improve the IKEA Group overall energy efficiency by 25 percent compared with 2005. Among other things we will use energy-saving light bulbs where possible, will have the lights on only when warehouses are open, and will install extra insulation to save on energy for heating and cooling.
Then we are going to make sure that all IKEA Group stores, warehouses, distribution centres, factories and offices are heated and cooled using renewable fuels such as wind, water, solar power, biofuels and geothermal energy. Download good examples of energy saving at IKEA pdf 0.6mb
IKEA standard incandescent bulb phase out in 2009 As a result of the UK and EU environmental regulations from 31st January 2009, IKEA will cease selling part of our GLODA E27 standard incandescent bulbs
Instead, we will sell compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) because they use 80% less energy and will last 6-10 times longer than incandescent ones. Using CFL bulbs is one of the simplest ways we can all reduce our impact on the environment.
As CFL bulbs contain a small amount of mercury they shouldn’t go in the rubbish however; so when these long-lasting light bulbs finally give out, you can bring them to IKEA for recycling… (no matter where you bought them). From here, the bulbs are taken to an accredited recycling facility where the mercury is distilled and recycled. Download energy efficient light bulbs pdf 129KB
Efficient transport of products Our products are transported in flat-packs so we get more items in each load. This results in fewer journeys which equates to less fuel consumption and fewer emissions.
A network of transport companies helps us move our products from factories to stores, via distribution centres and warehouses. Transport service providers must commit to our code of conduct - The IKEA Way on Distributing Home Furnishing Products - which details, among other requirements, use of modern vehicles with cleaner fuels and emissions targets.
Efficient transport of people We also work to provide our customers and co-workers with the possibility to leave their cars at home and come to IKEA by public transport. For customers considering using public transport, we offer a convenient home-delivery service.
When we are planning a new IKEA store, the issue of good public transport links is an important consideration. And we are working to improve access to our existing stores by bus or train. In many cities we even run a free bus service to and from our stores.
All our delivery companies must use "green" vehicles by 2009, and all IKEA Group company cars will be "green" by 2010.
Climate projects with WWF The IKEA Group and WWF co-operate on projects aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions generated by IKEA operations, in order to reduce its impact on the climate change.
The agreement covers two main areas: • Increasing energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy at IKEA suppliers. • Developing sustainable people transportation. Read more about the IKEA and WWF Co-operation
