Sustainability Reports Ingka Group on track to meet 2030 climate target despite challenges "We are determined to use our size and reach to play a leading role." Melodie Michel 03 February 2025
People & Culture Pia Heidenmark Cook on staying the course in a sustainability downturn: ‘You are not alone’ "What are the prerequisites you can prepare, so that once stars are aligned, you can press the button and run?" Melodie Michel 23 January 2025
Operations & Finance IKEA invests €1.5bn to phase out fossil fuels in existing properties Heating and cooling are currently the largest drivers of emission within Ingka Group’s own operations. Melodie Michel 15 November 2024
Plastic Pollution Business leaders call for a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty The call comes as many companies are struggling to meet their plastic commitments – and some are even dropping them completely. Melodie Michel 04 November 2024
Circular Economy Fashion brands launch textile recycling pilot in Spain The initiative aims to create an efficient system to collect and sort used clothes ahead of new EPR regulations. Melodie Michel 15 October 2024
Operations & Finance CEO climate alliance ‘demonstrates sustainable growth’ by cutting emissions and increasing revenue “The results prove that green growth is not just an idea for the future but a real value driver today." Melodie Michel 27 September 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: Inspiring action with IKEA’s Global Climate and Nature Director + a Climate Week NYC news roundup, two landmark carbon credit deals and a sign that sustainability work is becoming more holistic. Melodie Michel 26 September 2024
CSO IKEA’s Global Director of Climate and Nature on moving from the ‘why’ to the ‘how’ “If we keep talking about the problem for much longer, it's going to be too late.” Melodie Michel 26 September 2024
Policy & Standards DSM-firmenich, IKEA, Unilever and others praised for climate policy engagement Unilever CSO Rebecca Marmot warned trade associations last March that the firm could withdraw membership if climate positions are not reviewed. Melodie Michel 24 September 2024