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Ingka Group (IKEA) and H2 Green Steel sign agreement for the supply of Green Steel across its warehouse operations

Stuart Mitchell

Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, announces it has signed an agreement with H2 Green Steel for the delivery of Green Steel, to be used in IKEA warehouse racking. The agreement forms part of Ingka Group’s ongoing action to reduce its climate footprint and will account for 50% of warehouse racking purchased globally. “The innovation of companies like H2 Green Steel holds great potential for a positive business and climate impact. We are delighted to announce this agreement, as we also want to inspire other businesses to follow. Significant steel…

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JSW Steel, IKEA and Flipkart to pilot electric trucks as part of Climate Group’s EV100+ initiative

Stuart Mitchell

JSW Steel, IKEA and Flipkart will be launching pilots to introduce electric trucks in their logistical fleets in India. The programme will be rolled out under Climate Group’s EV100+ initiative. The evidence from the pilot will accelerate the decarbonisation of transport in India. JSW Steel and IKEA are part of the EV100+ initiative, while Flipkart is an EV100 signatory.   A Climate Group analysis found that while medium and heavy diesel trucks (MHDT) are responsible for around 45 percent of on-road emissions they are only around 2 percent of on-road vehicles…

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IKEA announces a plant-based evolution of the IKEA hot dog

Stuart Mitchell

The iconic hot dog has been a part of the IKEA shopping experience for over 40 years. Now, IKEA has developed the hot dog in a modern way. With great taste and texture, the plant-based hot dog is the latest, innovative addition to the family of plant-based products at IKEA. “IKEA is driven by a vision to create a better everyday life for the many people. Through the food business, we can contribute to this by offering a tasty, healthier, and more sustainable food option”, says Helene von Reis, Food…

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IKEA launches MÄVINN – made with social businesses and celebrating traditional craftsmanship

Stuart Mitchell

Ikea’s new MÄVINN collection is all about appreciating the artisanal craft and workmanship that goes into making unique accessories for the home. The collection comprises 20 carefully crafted items, made together with seven social businesses across Asia, that provide long-term jobs for people in rural areas and vulnerable groups. MÄVINN features home accessories made using traditional artisan techniques. The collection spotlights handmade crafts, and includes baskets, rugs, a lampshade, an apron, bags, cushion covers, a wall organiser, and more. Created from leftover denim, natural fibres and handwoven textiles, the items…

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IKEA to use bio-based glue for reduced climate footprint

Stuart Mitchell

To reduce the climate footprint of board production, IKEA is switching from fossil-based to bio-based glues. Today, 5% of the climate footprint of the total IKEA value chain is connected to the use of glue in board materials. With this change, the goal is to reduce fossil-based glue use by 40% and greenhouse gas emissions from glue by 30% by FY30. Finding new glue solutions is one of the main approaches to reducing the IKEA climate footprint, and most glue consumption is used in board production. As a result of…

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