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.
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Inter IKEA Systems B.V's score of 75 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Inter IKEA Systems B.V. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,400,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 61,467,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 17,621,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 21,800,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, IKEA has made substantial progress in reducing its carbon footprint. From 2016 to 2021, total emissions decreased from approximately 29,700,000,000 kg CO2e to about 28,597,660,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to further reduce emissions: by 2030, it aims to cut absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from a 2016 baseline, with specific reductions of 82.1% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Additionally, IKEA is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. IKEA's long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, also from a 2016 baseline. The company is actively increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity, targeting 100% by 2025, and aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from downstream transportation and distribution by 30% by 2030. These commitments reflect IKEA's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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2012 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 116,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 598,000,000 | 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 | 32,479,000,000 | 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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