People and Planet
We’re going all-in for a more sustainable future
At IKEA, we believe in the power of business to bring positive change for people and the planet. Partnering with social enterprises has allowed us to simultaneously empower the local community of arts and creatively explore a pathway toward a circular economy.
A positive approach
For many years, we’ve focused on using resources in the best way possible. We have been making more from less, turning waste into resources, sourcing energy and materials in a responsible way and protecting natural resources. We want to play our part in creating a better life for the many people and communities touched by our business. We support education of children, help refugees and participate in different supporting programs via IKEA Foundation and in cooperation with UNICEF.
Towards a more sustainable future
At IKEA, we want to have a positive impact on people and the planet. That’s why, we’re going all-in on things that matter - from sourcing all of the cotton we use in our products from more sustainable sources to switching our entire lighting range to an energy-efficient LED.
We are also working towards 100% renewable energy, producing as much as we consume in our operations - and sourcing all of our wood from more sustainable sources by 2020. The IKEA Group and IKEA Foundation have made new commitments that add up to € 1 billion for climate action. But we’re not done yet. In fact, we’re just getting started.
