Small changes, every day

At IKEA, we're optimists - we believe that small, everyday changes add up. That's why we focus on affordable solutions that help reduce energy use reduce waste and make more conscious choices at home.

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Steps we are taking

From applying circular principles to matching our electricity consumption with renewable energy sources, here are the concrete steps we are taking.

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Resell, reuse and repair

We want more people to be able to resell, reuse, repair their IKEA products. That is why we offer services and second-hand products to make it as easy as possible.

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Climate action

From matching our electricity consumption with renewable energy sources, to increasing the amount of electric trucks in our delivery fleet, to reducing emissions across our supply chain - here are the concrete steps we are taking on climate.

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Delivery by electric and other low-emission vehicles

By the end of FY25, 60.1% of our share of retail home deliveries were made by electric or other zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles. Find out more about our delivery approach.

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Our materials

IKEA and wood

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Services

With IKEA services, we can help you create a better and more sustainable everyday life at home.

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Order small spare parts

When you break more than the rules. From screws and knobs to sofa legs and more, we’ve got over 4.000 spare parts to help you care and repair.

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IKEA Buyback service

You bring it back, we buy it back. We offer to buy back your much-loved furniture in 29 countries, all year round. Learn how you can give IKEA furniture a second chance.

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Second chance corner

End-of-series, showroom models or second-hand products: regardless of their origin or condition, you will find functional and safe items here.

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Return and recycling

The new delivered, the old taken back and recycled!

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Recycling

You drop it off, we recycle it

Community engagement

We take our responsibility seriously in the local communities where we're present. From supporting refugees to partnering with social entrepreneurs and applying our IWAY sourcing standards, here are the concrete ways in which we work to put people first.

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Supporting refugees

Since 2019, we’ve supported more than 4.300 refugees across 26 countries with skills and training to help them find jobs. Learn how we help refugees find employment.

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Social entrepreneurs

In 2025, we worked with 9 social business partners providing 11.000 job and income opportunities in Bangladesh, India, Jordan, Indonesia and Thailand. Learn how we support people facing barriers at work.

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Our suppliers

We work with our suppliers and service providers to uphold clear standards on working conditions, human rights, environmental practices and animal welfare - and to keep improving together.

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Tips and ideas that make a difference at home

More and more people want to make considered choices about energy, food, water and waste at home. We've gathered some practical information and ideas across a few key areas - to help you find what works for you.

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More food options

Small changes to what you eat can add up. Explore plant-based alternatives and easy everyday habits - from meat-free Mondays to growing your own herbs.