Social impact
We're on a mission to create a better everyday life for people all over the world, and we take our responsibility seriously in the local communities where we're present. We want to help build a society that’s fairer and more equal and we want to do it through thoughtful and enduring actions. Above all, we want our community outreach to have a positive impact on people and planet wherever we are and whatever we’re doing. From standing up for equal rights to social entrepreneurship and community engagement, here are the many ways in which we put people first.
Changing the narrative on refugees
IKEA is committed to supporting refugees through initiatives like our Skills for Employment. Discover stories of refugee resilience and learn how we can change the narrative for the better, together.
LGBT+ inclusion
Home can be the base for nurturing self-confidence, happiness, and belonging—especially for people in the LGBT+ community. When acceptance and inclusion create equal opportunities for all sexualities and identities, we’re better together.
IKEA x Furniture Bank
IKEA Canada began a partnership with Furniture Bank in 2019. The partnership enables both organizations to contribute to having a positive impact on both people and the planet. Our vision is to continue strengthening the capabilities of our partnership with Furniture Bank to improve our circularity efforts and meet social needs in an ethical, motivated, responsible, and community-oriented way.
Suppliers – our partners in responsible business
Our suppliers are our partners in affecting positive change. Together we work to run our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible way, creating a better everyday life for people around the world.
A little placemat that makes a big difference
Made from Vietnamese water hyacinth, SOARÉ may seem like a simple placemat. However, it also keeps local waterways passable, preserves traditional handicrafts and earns the weavers extra money.
Promoting ethical hand-weaving
Together with our suppliers, we’re working to improve the way hand-made rugs are produced in India and Bangladesh, ensuring more care for the environment, good working conditions and better gender equality.
IKEA sustainability ambitions for 2030
The IKEA Sustainability Strategy is to inspire, activate and lead us in our planning, decision-making and goal setting so that we together can achieve the big positive changes we want to see for the IKEA business, and in the world.
Working together towards Indigenous Reconciliation
The IKEA Canada Indigenous Reconciliation Strategy is about building positive and respectful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples. Building trust, understanding, and cooperation takes time and ongoing engagement.
