SWEDEN - Almost two-thirds of the Ikea climate footprint is directly connected to the supply chain, including production at suppliers. 

Ikea recently  announced a program with the intention of securing 100% renewable electricity at direct suppliers – especially in markets where it’s difficult to access renewable electricity now.

Ikea is striving towards 100% renewable energy throughout the entire value chain. The new program supports nearly 1,600 direct suppliers to switch to 100% renewable electricity.

“Together with our direct suppliers we will take the necessary steps and contribute to limit climate change to 1.5°C. We have a long-term perspective and the financial strength to invest in activities and support our suppliers to have a positive impact on people and the planet. By working together, we can make renewable electricity both more affordable and accessible.” says Henrik Elm, Global Supply Manager, Inter Ikea Group.

The program will be introduced in 2021 for direct suppliers in Poland, China and India, which are the three of our largest purchasing countries, followed by a stepwise global roll-out. Achieving 100% renewable electricity with the suppliers in mentioned countries will save 670 000 tonnes CO2 emissions per year, equivalent to approximately 3% of the total climate footprint of the Ikea value chain.