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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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 contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 19,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This data is cascaded from Ingka AB, the parent company. For 2023, Ikea's global emissions were approximately 24,100,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 61,467,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 17,621,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 23,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Ikea has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce carbon emissions from transport by 50% by 2030 compared to the financial year 2016, applicable to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving zero-emission solutions for all product transports and home deliveries by 2040, as part of its long-term strategy. In terms of recent achievements, Ikea Switzerland has successfully reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64% since FY16. Furthermore, Ikea has set a goal to reduce emissions from product end-of-life by 30% by FY30, compared to FY16 levels. Overall, Ikea's strategy focuses on significant reductions across all scopes, with a long-term vision of becoming net zero by 2050, while ensuring that growth does not compromise its environmental commitments.
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2010 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 123,015,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.