Inter IKEA Systems B.V., commonly known as IKEA, is a leading global retailer headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 1943, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, revolutionising the furniture industry with its innovative flat-pack solutions and modern design aesthetics. Specialising in ready-to-assemble furniture, home accessories, and kitchenware, IKEA is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and affordability, making stylish living accessible to a wide audience. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of its iconic catalogue and the expansion of its e-commerce platform. With a market position as one of the largest furniture retailers worldwide, Inter IKEA Systems B.V. continues to set trends in the home furnishings sector, focusing on customer experience and environmental responsibility.
How does Inter IKEA Systems B.V'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.
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Inter IKEA Systems B.V's score of 32 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Inter IKEA Systems B.V. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,300,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure represents a decrease from the previous year's emissions of about 22,400,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their carbon footprint in prior years. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve 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 GHG emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2016 as the baseline year. Within this framework, they aim for an 82.1% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and an 80% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from franchisees by the same year. The long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2050, alongside a commitment to increase the sourcing of renewable electricity from 53% in FY2016 to 100% by FY2025. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices and climate action. Data for emissions and targets are cascaded from the parent organization, Inter IKEA Holding B.V., ensuring a cohesive approach to sustainability across its subsidiaries.
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| 2008 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 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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