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 enable lower energy use, cut waste and make more conscious choices at home, while supporting the communities around us. Here are the products, services and tips we offer.

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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

Services

At IKEA, we offer a range of services to help you get more out of your furniture - from spare parts and repairs to buyback and second-hand.

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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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.

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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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Make it last

Find out about the small steps you can take to repurpose, repair, reuse or resell your IKEA furniture.

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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.

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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.

This is IKEA

Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Discover what this means and find out who we are, what we do and what we’re working towards.

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.

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.