IKEA IKEA A PRESENTATION ON SUSTAINABILITYA PRESENTATION ON SUSTAINABILITY

IKEA Corporate and Social responsibility

I.K.E.A.

Our Vision

To create a better everyday

life for the many people

© Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2000.

IKEA Corporate and Social Responsibilty

IKEA Corporate and Social Responsibilty

Key facts about IKEA•135,000 co-workers worldwide.

• 303 stores in 33 countries.

• 1380 Suppliers in 54 countries.

• 49 factories in 11 countries.

• 38 distribution centres in 16 countries.

• Last year our stores had 522 million visitors.

• 450 million hits on our websites.

• Last year IKEA Group sales €21 billion

• UK & IRL has 19 stores & 10,000 co-workers.

IKEA Social & Environmental Strategy

It’s not about branding… we will encourage people to act, initiate, drive, and take responsibility and reward for

sustainability, as a foundation for business tomorrow.

Corporate Sustainability Direction -

IKEA’s business shall have an overall positive impact on people

and environment.

IKEA Corporate and Social Responsibilty

How will we achieve this?• All our products will be made of renewable,

recycled or recyclable materials. • Set clear goals and Sustainability Performance

Indicators (SPI)• Secure sustainable supply set-ups for production

and distribution• Minimise our carbon footprint • We will offer solutions and know-how that enables

our customers to live a sustainable life at home.

Standards and Guidelines for our Suppliers.

Our supply chain

The IKEA Way on Purchasing Home Furnishing Products

(IWAY) Internal & external audits

Key requirements:

•Traceability of raw materials

•Safe working conditions

•No child labour

•Measure impact on the local environment

•Avoid hazardous chemicals

•Reduce energy usageFor more info:

http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_IE/about_ikea/our_responsibility/iway/index.html

Product Design Considerations

• Only approved materials & sources• Avoid use of hazardous chemicals • Minimise wastage of material • Minimum amount of packaging• Fit on a Euro pallet to maximise transport efficiency• Consider end of life treatment

We want to be sure that timber comes from responsibly managed forests

IKEA employs 17 professional foresters to verify timber is from a sustainable source & to teach best practice methods

At present IKEA sourcesFSC timber and works with WWF to stop illegal logging

Wood is used in 50% of IKEA products

Materials: Wood is an excellent choice

Sustainable Cotton Production• Cooperation with WWF – Better

Cotton Initiative

• Farmer Field Schools

• Efficient use of resources: reduce water & chemical usage

• Safer for people and the environment

IKEA Goes RenewableAim: to reduce energy consumption, improve our total energy efficiency by 25% (on 2005 figures) and use renewable energy in 100% of IKEA stores & facilities.

Examples include wind, geothermal, biomass and solar panel installations

At present IKEA UK & IE have reached the 25% reduction target.

Today 47% of IKEA stores & facilities use renewable energy

• The IKEA Way on Preventing Child Labour • Emphasis on preventive measures • Unannounced inspections

• Cooperating with our partners UNICEF and Save the Children (IKEA is UNICEF’s largest corporate donor)

• IKEA’s target is to invest $180m in the IWAY on Preventing Child Labour by 2015

Prevent child labour

All actions must be in the best interest of the child.

Reducing Transport Emissions• Flatpack design to reduce ‘air’• Modern vehicles • Emission targets • Measure CO2 output• Cleaner fuels• Fuel-efficient driving

techniques • Hybrid company cars• Bike to Work Scheme• Subsidise bus tickets

Sustainability Indicators…

• All stores & factories to use wind generated electricity

• Installation of geothermal/solar panels

• Use of biomass burners for heating & hot water

• Rainwater harvesting at IKEA facilities & stores

• 90% recycle rate each month• 25% energy reduction on 2005

figures• 75% recovery rate for damaged &

returned products• 100% of timber from sustainable

sources• 15% of co-workers travel to work by

walk, bike, bus, rail

Communication – The Never Ending List

• To raise environmental awareness amongst co-workers, customers and visitors

• Gives product information on the source of materials or tips for reducing energy or wastage at home

• Size of graphics vary from wallpaper to A4s

• Transport Noticeboard

• Sunnan & Soft Toy Campaign

Examples of NEL

IKEA Dublin• Opened July 27th 2009• 31,500m2 floorspace• 1850 car parking spaces• 400 employees• 500 seat customer restaurant• No. of visitors per day 5,000 – 15,000• I millionth customer on Oct. 20th 2009• Range of green technology features

Dublin’s Green Technology

•Wood chipper & burner: provides hot water for the store & heating of loading bay. Chip timber from broken pallets.

•Rainwater recycling: Collected from roof, treated using non chemical technique (UV) & then use for toilets. 8 week supply of water storage

•Ground source heating: Saves 40% of energy costs by using soil temperature for heating/cooling. Largest system in Ireland - 258 bores 90m deep.

Recycling - Dublin

• 90% target each month• Monthly reports to Head Office• Waste Fractions: Cardboard,

wood, plastic film, metal, hard plastic, glass & ceramics, plastic banding, paper, textiles,

WEEE, energy saving bulbs, batteries, polystyrene, food,

cooking oil & landfill• Treatments: reuse, recycle or

recovery incl. composting• Customer Recycle Points for

packaging & WEEE incl. batteries & energy saving bulbs

Results to Date

Major savings made on waste management & energy costs

• Dublin meeting 90% recycle rate since opening, cost neutral operation

• Energy consumption reduced by 20% since store opening

due to BMS management, installation of ESB (CFLs) & staff awareness

• 45% of co-workers use public transport or car share to get to work

• Co-workers trained on environment issues at induction & eLearning

• Green Group established

Local Social Initiatives

• Woodland Scheme: IKEA Family card, 5 acres of woodland per year

• Tree Council of Ireland• Rediscovery Centre: furniture &

textile recycling• Ballymun Women’s Refuge &

Crèche• Temple Street Children’s Hospital• Liberties Recycling: Clothes Bank

in Recycle Point• Aisling Group – Ballymun after

school programme• School tours

Questions?