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IKEA announces forest investment as part of €100M commitment to climate action

Stuart Mitchell

As part of the previously announced Inter IKEA Group investment of 100 million euros for removing and storing carbon, IKEA is now launching a pioneering project together with BTG Pactual in Brazil to protect, restore, and responsibly manage degraded and low-productive land in one of the world’s most endangered ecosystems.   With forests among the most effective tools for removing CO₂ from the atmosphere, this project will focus on conserving, restoring and reforesting a total portfolio of approximately 4,000 hectares of deforested or low-productive pastureland in the states of Paraná and…

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IKEA paints kitchen fronts in a new way

Stuart Mitchell

IKEA has started using a new painting method for kitchen fronts — the soft roller — that saves costs by reducing paint waste by 20% and CO2 emissions by 30%. Furthermore, paint drying has been reduced from 45 minutes to one minute using LED lighting. This is the outcome of a 12-year project to create a more efficient way of applying and drying paint. “We are proud of the soft roller innovation — not just for what it means for our products, but for how it supports our suppliers. It…

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WWF and IKEA renew their 23-year partnership

Stuart Mitchell

Since 2002, WWF and Inter IKEA Group have partnered in projects focusing on forests, climate, cotton, and freshwater to protect key landscapes, enhance biodiversity, and empower communities. Today, the partnership announced the next phase until 2030, continuing its work within forests and freshwater while taking a wider stance on agriculture.   WWF and IKEA have worked together to promote responsible management and protection of natural resources through joint projects in 23 countries, across Europe, Asia and South America. The new phase of the partnership will run from 2025 to 2030 and…

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IKEA launch new paper-based fitting bag which will reduce plastic consumption by 1,400 tons

Stuart Mitchell

During FY25, IKEA Components started replacing its plastic fitting bags with paper-based ones. This shift will reduce annual plastic consumption by approximately 1,400 tons. It is linked to the Plastics Out Agenda, which aims to phase out plastic consumer packaging by 2028 and is an important step towards the IKEA goal of only using renewable and recyclable materials. Have you ever bought IKEA furniture? If yes, then you’ve most likely ripped open one of the plastic-fitting bags containing the screws, bolts and Allen keys to assemble the product. Starting this…

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IKEA allocates 16,000 hectares of forests for research to further improve responsible forest management

Stuart Mitchell

IKEA is taking an important step toward improving global standards in responsible forest management. Together with the European Forest Institute and Preferred by Nature, IKEA will start a research project that will explore, test and scale improved forestry practices, strengthening climate resilience and minimising negative impacts on biodiversity. In this research project, Inter IKEA Group, Ingka Group (the largest IKEA retailer), the European Forest Institute (EFI), and Preferred by Nature together will explore opportunities for biodiversity and climate-smart forestry across various forest types in Europe, starting in forests owned by…

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