Ingka Group, commonly known as Ingka, is a leading player in the global retail industry, headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 1982, the company operates primarily in the home furnishings sector, with a strong focus on providing affordable, stylish, and functional products. Ingka is best known for its extensive range of IKEA products, which include furniture, home accessories, and kitchen solutions, all designed with sustainability and innovation in mind. With a significant presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, Ingka has established itself as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones in sustainability and customer experience. The company is committed to creating a better everyday life for the many people, making it a trusted name in home living solutions. Ingka's dedication to quality and affordability sets it apart in a competitive landscape, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in the retail sector.
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Ingka's score of 96 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Ingka Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,516,179,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 21,378,364,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 95,102,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 42,713,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 22,401,296,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction. Ingka Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2030 from a 2016 baseline. Additionally, they target a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to customer and co-worker travel and deliveries per person by 2030. Long-term, the Group aims for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a goal to reduce total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by the same year. These targets are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability, including a commitment to source 100% renewable electricity by 2025. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from their parent organization, Ingka Holding B.V., which oversees the Group's sustainability initiatives.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 107,325,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 341,620,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 29,989,276,000 | 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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Ingka is participating in some 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.