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IKEA: Practicing Green, Low Carbon, and Recycling for a Better Life

In 1943, Ingvar Kamprad founded IKEA. With the vision of “creating a better everyday life for all,” IKEA has become a globally recognized home furnishing brand by offering a wide range of beautiful and practical home furnishings that are affordable to all.  As global challenges like warming, rising sea levels, and resource shortages intensify into urgent crises, IKEA is committed to being a trustworthy and socially responsible company that positively impacts the harmonious development of people and the environment.

Green and Low-Carbon Consumption

IKEA believes that small changes can make a big difference. The company offers a range of products and solutions designed to foster sustainable living, including energy-saving features, water conservation, and waste reduction. Through its innovative and practical offerings—from low-energy LED bulbs to water-efficient showerheads—IKEA not only enhances home sustainability but also supports healthier lifestyles. The company’s commitment to sustainability is embodied in its affordable, practical products, which simplify the decision-making process for consumers with many choices, enabling them to integrate sustainable practices into their daily lives easily.

Promote and Practice the Circular Economy

IKEA is expanding its value chain by extending upwards to suppliers and raw material procurement and downwards to distribution channels and consumers. In partnership with more collaborators and industry platforms, IKEA is driving the transformation towards a circular business model. For instance, its waste recycling systems reintegrate materials such as cardboard and plastic back into the supply chain. Moreover, IKEA has set up sustainable recycling centers in its stores and offers services like mattress and sofa recycling, encouraging consumers to extend the lifespan of their products and support the circular economy. IKEA is dedicated to inspiring and assisting customers in making sustainable choices in their daily lives, showcasing that contributing to recyclability is not only straightforward and cost-effective but also impactful.

Actively Promote and Advocate the Concept of Green and Low Carbon

With the ambitious goal of becoming a climate-positive company by 2030, IKEA is relentlessly advancing its sustainable development strategy of “benefitting people and the planet,” firmly believing that sustainability should not be a distant concept but a practice integrated into everyday life. In this way, IKEA not only implements low-carbon principles at the corporate level but also motivates and educates the public to join this green initiative through various campaigns and activities. IKEA’s efforts reflect its commitment to environmental responsibility and encourage consumers and partners to work together towards a more sustainable world.

*Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with the brand and this page is for a class project.