Our responsibility
Low prices are the cornerstone of the IKEA vision and our business idea - but not at any price. At the IKEA Group, we believe that taking responsibility for people and the environment is a prerequisite for doing good business.
Sustainability Report 2008
The IKEA Social and Environmental reports give detailed information about the IKEA Group's work with social and environmental responsibility and shows how far we have come towards achieving our goals.
The 2008 report describes the sustainability work carried out on a global level by the IKEA Group during financial year 2008, from 01 September 2007 to 31 August 2008 (FY08).
This report highlights some of the progress IKEA has made during FY08, including our efforts with “IKEA Goes Renewable”, IKEA's carbon footprint, updated IWAY results and the work of the IKEA Social Initiative.
People and the Environment brochure
This brochure gives you a brief overview of what IKEA does to take responsibility for people and the environement.
Products and Materials
IKEA works to ensure that products and materials are adapted to minimise any negative impact on the environment, and are safe for customers from a health perspective. As part of our business idea, we insist on keeping costs low and always try to use resources wisely when designing our products.
Climate change
We at IKEA are determined to play a part in preventing the climate change by improving our overall energy efficiency and reduce our emissions of greenhouse gases.
IWAY, Code of Conduct
IKEA code of conduct, The IKEA Way on Purchasing Home Furnishing Products (IWAY), defines what suppliers can expect from IKEA and specifies what IKEA requires from its suppliers. IWAY was introduced in 2000 and today there are several IWAYs covering different aspects of our business.
Working conditions
IKEA products must be manufactured under acceptable working conditions by suppliers who take responsibility for the environment. The best way of influencing and contributing to positive development is to maintain close, long-term relationships with our suppliers. By supporting suppliers with know-how we want to motivate them to take more responsibility for people and the environment.
IKEA Social Initiative
IKEA Social Initiatives mission is to improve the rights and life opportunities of the many children - creating substantial and lasting change. Our main partners are the two leading global organisations for children's rights, UNICEF and Save the Children.
Partnerships
IKEA co-operates with companies, trade unions, NGOs and organisations to develop and reinforce the impact of our work within the social and environmental field. By doing so we can learn, share experiences and accomplish more than if we work alone.
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