![]() IKEA Forest Positive Agenda for 2030Īs pressure on the world’s forests and the surrounding eco-systems increases due to unsustainable agriculture, the expansion of infrastructure and illegal logging, it is time to take an even more holistic approach to protect and support these important resources for generations to come. Today more than 98% of the wood used for IKEA products is either FSC-certified or recycled. All suppliers are audited regularly and non-compliant suppliers are required to implement immediate corrective actions.īy working together with our suppliers, we are proud to announce that we have reached our more sustainable sources goal, which we set out to achieve by 2020. IKEA requires all suppliers to source wood from more sustainable sources (FSC-certified or recycled wood). We don’t allow any wood in our supply chain from forest areas that are illegal or contain high conservation values or from forest areas with social conflict.īefore starting to work with IKEA, suppliers must demonstrate that they meet IKEA critical requirements on wood sourcing. 100% wood from more sustainable sourcesĪt IKEA, we work with strict industry standards to promote responsible forestry. Responsible wood sourcing and forest management ensure that the needs of people dependent on forests are met, that businesses can work sustainably, that forest ecosystems are protected and biodiversity is enhanced. Sourcing approximately 19 million m3 of roundwood per year from some 50 countries, IKEA has a significant impact on the world’s forests and the timber industry and a huge responsibility to positively influence how wood is sourced. ![]() They provide sources of food, fuel, timber and many other ecosystem services that we rely upon. 90% of plant and animal species living on the planet need forests to survive. They nourish wildlife biodiversity and provide homes for indigenous communities who depend on forests for their livelihoods. Forests are critical for life on earthįorests contribute to maintaining balance in the atmosphere, purify the air that we breathe and are part of the water cycle. We are happy to announce that we have reached this goal and today, more than 98% of the wood used for IKEA products is either FSC-certified or recycled. ![]() In 2012, we set a goal that by 2020 our wood would be from more sustainable sources. It’s renewable, recyclable, durable, ages beautifully and it is an important part of our Scandinavian design heritage.Īt IKEA we believe that sourced in responsible way, wood is a key change driver for climate mitigation. Wood is the material most commonly associated with IKEA furniture, and for good reasons.
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