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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Ikea's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Ikea's score of 67 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ikea's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, IKEA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 23,723,800,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 138,951,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 208,663,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 22,042,900,000 kg CO2e. IKEA has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2016 as the baseline. Within this framework, IKEA commits to an 82.1% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and an 80% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from franchisees by the same year. Additionally, IKEA plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 53% in FY2016 to 100% by FY2025, maintaining this commitment through 2030. Overall, IKEA's long-term goal is to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2050, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 123,015,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 695,170,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| 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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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 committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
