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 18,500,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 3,700,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 11,000,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from purchased goods and services (8,000,000,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (3,700,000,000 kg CO2e). Ikea has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to cut 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 plans to achieve a 30% reduction in emissions from product end-of-life by 2030, relative to the same baseline year. In terms of achievements, Ikea Switzerland has successfully reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64% since 2016. The company is also committed to using electric vehicles or other zero-emission solutions for home deliveries in specific regions by 2025. Ikea's long-term vision includes a goal to become net zero by 2050, with a near-term target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than the total emissions of its value chain by 2030, without relying on carbon offsetting. The overarching commitment is to ensure that all Ikea buildings are powered by 100% renewable energy by 2050.
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| 2010 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 123,015,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 695,170,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| 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 |
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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.
