A sustainable everyday

At IKEA, we’re optimists. We tackle planet-sized problems with people-sized solutions. We want to empower people to live more sustainably, so we’re focusing on affordable products that are both resource- and energy-efficient. With home solar panels, plant-based hot dogs, and energy-saving solutions, we’re paving the way for more sustainable living for the many.

Do something. Change everything.

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Sustainability transformation

Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. In today’s world, this means transforming our business and value chain to reduce our climate footprint.

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Transitioning towards a circular business

We aim to transition towards a circular business. As part of this journey, we’re developing products and services to help maintain, repair and pass their belongings.

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Climate action

If we're to make the planet a safer and healthier place for generations to come, the world needs effective, organised and innovative action.

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Zero-emission deliveries by 2025

At IKEA, we've committed to using zero-emission delivery vehicles to cut carbon emissions and reduce our climate footprint.

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IKEA sustainability ambitions for 2030

The IKEA Sustainability Strategy sets out our goals for transforming the IKEA business across our value chain, and life at home for people across the world.

Our materials

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Three wall-mounted KNOPARE hooks mounted at different heights, one of which is holding a white macrame bag.

A cotton plant with three white, fluffy cotton flowers at sunset in a lush green field of cotton plants.

The hand of an Indian artisan hand-weaving a bamboo lattice from long, thin strands of bamboo.

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Circularity in product and design

We switched out the nails to help you assemble and disassemble our storage hero BILLY.
With a foldable frame and smart construction, the PAX wardrobe is made to be reused, relocated and re-loved.
Improving air quality in homes - FÖRNUFTIG air purifier can filter out 99.5% of small airborne particles.
Swapping plastic packaging for paper.
Less material, same bounce in our mattresses, like VÅGSTRANDA.

A firm/light blue VÅGSTRANDA pocket sprung mattress

Panels, screws, and assembly instructions for a Billy bookcase are neatly arranged on the floor, ready for assembly.

FÖRNUFTIG, a stylish air purifier stands on a wooden floor.

A white/oak effect PAX wardrobe combination

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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Browse second-hand at IKEA

Our As-Is section has a selection of products ready for a new life: from display and discontinued items, to second-hand gems.

Community engagement and social impact

We take our responsibility seriously in the local communities where we're present. Through thoughtful and enduring actions, we want our community outreach to have a positive impact on people and planet, helping to build a fairer and more equal society.

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Changing the narrative on refugees

Since 2019, we’ve supported 3,700 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 2024, we worked with 11 social businesses which provided 10,000 jobs for people to produce products for our stores. Learn how we support people facing barriers at work.

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Our suppliers

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.

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Quick and easy tips for more sustainable living

More and more people are interested in reducing the impact they have on the planet, but many don’t really know how to do it. Sustainable living is all about making small everyday changes to everyday life. Because that's the beauty of small things – together they add up.

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Choose better food

Your food choices can make a difference, from plant-based to certified products from responsible sources. Discover more easy wins to eat more sustainably.

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Create less waste

Even when you live frugally, there’s always a certain amount of household waste. But there are some simple ways to reuse what you have and reduce waste at home.

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Love it longer

The potential to repurpose, repair, reuse, resell or recycle products is growing all the time. Find out about the small steps you can take to give your furniture a longer life.

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Use less energy

So many parts of the home can have a direct impact on your energy use. Fortunately, we have some quick tricks for you to save energy at home.

Use less water

With a fresh look at your household habits, you could save many litres of precious fresh water every day. Take a look at our smart solutions to save water at home.

Smart ideas for extending the life of your furniture

Your furniture is part of your home and lives at the same pace as its inhabitants. However, this does not mean that you have to get rid of chairs or cabinets that have served their purpose. Here are some ingenious ideas that will allow you to get rid of these little blemishes in a stylish and original way.

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Sustainable sourcing

Learn about responsible sourcing across IKEA businesses and beyond.

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Sustainable living shop

Browse our range of products for a more sustainable everyday life.

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What "sustainable" means? What is sustainable development?

UN World Commission on Environment and Development states: “sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

To meet the challenges of unsustainable consumption, climate change and growing inequality, IKEA is taking ambitious steps towards a more sustainable future for the many people through collaboration with partners, co-workers and customers. Our focus areas are: Healthy and sustainable living, being Circular and climate-positive and contributing to fair and equal society.