Ikea
IKEA, officially known as IKEA Group, is a global leader in the furniture and home goods industry, headquartered in Älmhult, Sweden (SE). Founded in 1943, the company has revolutionised the way consumers approach home furnishing with its innovative flat-pack design and affordable pricing. Operating in over 50 countries, IKEA offers a wide range of products, including ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances, and home accessories, all characterised by their modern Scandinavian aesthetic and functionality. Notable milestones include the introduction of the iconic Billy bookcase and the expansion of its sustainable product lines. With a strong market position, IKEA is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and customer-centric design, making it a preferred choice for millions seeking stylish yet practical home solutions.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
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Ikea's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Ikea reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,300,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 800,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant 19,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to addressing climate change through substantial emissions tracking across all scopes. Ikea has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 50% reduction in carbon emissions from transport by 2030 compared to the financial year 2016. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving zero-emission solutions for all product transports and home deliveries by 2040. In the near term, Ikea aims to reduce emissions from product end-of-life by 30% by 2030, and has also targeted a 30% reduction in the climate footprint from glue by the same year. In Switzerland, Ikea has successfully reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64% since 2016, demonstrating effective implementation of its sustainability strategies. The company is also focused on transitioning to electric vehicles for home deliveries in select regions by 2025. Overall, Ikea's climate commitments reflect a comprehensive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while continuing to grow its business, with a long-term goal of becoming net zero by 2050.
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| 2010 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 123,015,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 695,170,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 29,200,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Ikea is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
