IKEA products must be manufactured under acceptable working conditions by suppliers who take responsibility for the environment. The best way of influencing and contributing to positive development is to maintain close, long-term relationships with our suppliers. By supporting suppliers we want to motivate them to take more responsibility for people and the environment.
IKEA co-workers on site in factories Our practice is to work side-by-side with our suppliers on the factory floor so we have a better understanding of their production conditions. Designers, product developers and purchasers often work on site in factories. This gives us the opportunity to influence their practices and support them in developing the competence, skills and knowledge to lead their own social and environmental initiatives. Read more
Preventing child labour Child labour exists in countries where IKEA products are manufactured. IKEA does not accept child labour at our suppliers or their sub-contractors. We work actively to prevent child labour, with the aim always to act in the best interests of the child. Child labour is a complex issue - developing sustainable solutions requires many parties to work together to tackle the root causes of child labour. Read more
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