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IKEA A/S, commonly known as IKEA, is a global leader in the furniture and home goods industry, headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1943, the company has grown to become synonymous with affordable, stylish, and functional design, operating in numerous regions worldwide, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
IKEA's core offerings include ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances, and home accessories, all characterised by their innovative designs and sustainability initiatives. The brand is renowned for its unique flat-pack shipping model, which not only reduces costs but also minimises environmental impact.
With a strong market position, IKEA has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the largest furniture retailers globally. Its commitment to quality, affordability, and customer experience continues to set it apart in the competitive home furnishings sector.
+28 vs industry average
IKEA A/S’s score of 64 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
IKEA A/S, a Danish company in the Retail trade services sector, reported its most recent emissions data for 2016. In that year, the company's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions were approximately 39.99 billion kg CO2e. This included about 209.48 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 621.93 million kg CO2e from Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, at around 39.16 billion kg CO2e. There is no emissions data available for 2014.
IKEA A/S's climate commitments include Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets, which are cascaded from its related organization, IKEA (Inter IKEA Holding B.V. and its controlled entities). The IKEA home furnishing business has committed to several near-term and long-term targets:
Near-Term Targets (by FY2030, from a FY2016 base year):
Long-Term Targets (by FY2050, from a FY2016 base year):
These targets are classified as consistent with a 1.5°C global warming scenario by the SBTi, and the company has committed to net-zero.
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90% reduction in Scope 2
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
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