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IKEA has made significant advancements in corporate social responsibility (CSR) by focusing on ethical sourcing, environmental sustainability, and community engagement. The company promotes gender equality, supports local communities, and prioritizes the well-being of its workforce through various initiatives. Additionally, IKEA aims for 100% renewable and recycled materials by 2030 and actively contributes to charitable causes.

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Topics covered

  • Marine Stewardship Council,
  • Charitable Donations,
  • Environmental Impact,
  • Wind Energy,
  • Discrimination Prohibition,
  • Supplier Code of Conduct,
  • Wage Structure,
  • LGBTQ+ Rights,
  • Refugee Support,
  • Solar Energy
151 views3 pages

Ikea

IKEA has made significant advancements in corporate social responsibility (CSR) by focusing on ethical sourcing, environmental sustainability, and community engagement. The company promotes gender equality, supports local communities, and prioritizes the well-being of its workforce through various initiatives. Additionally, IKEA aims for 100% renewable and recycled materials by 2030 and actively contributes to charitable causes.

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encarguismarkjoseph09
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© © All Rights Reserved
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Topics covered

  • Marine Stewardship Council,
  • Charitable Donations,
  • Environmental Impact,
  • Wind Energy,
  • Discrimination Prohibition,
  • Supplier Code of Conduct,
  • Wage Structure,
  • LGBTQ+ Rights,
  • Refugee Support,
  • Solar Energy

IKEA CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

IKEA, a global furniture retailer, has made significant strides in implementing and
exercising its corporate social responsibility (CSR). The company's CSR efforts are
guided by a commitment to people, planet, and profit, and they are integrated into its
operational practices Key Areas of IKEA's CSR Implementation
IKEA ethical sourcing
Promoting positive impacts on the environment
Securing decent and meaningful work for workers
Respecting children’s rights
Improving animal welfare in the Ikea value chain

IKEA's CSR initiatives are multifaceted and encompass a wide range of areas, including:
 Supporting Local Communities

IKEA actively engages with local communities where its stores operate, aiming to have a
positive impact. Examples include:
Organizing packing events in Sweden involving customers and representatives from Save
the Children to prepare welcome backpacks for children.
Planting one million trees in communities across the UK.
Supporting environmental improvement initiatives in Australia, led by employees at
IKEA Perth and IKEA Adelaide.
 Educating and Empowering Workers

IKEA prioritizes the well-being and development of its workforce:


Introduced a new hourly wage structure in 2015, focusing on employee needs rather than
market standards.
Launched the "My Learning" online system, providing employees at all levels with
access to digital and face-to-face learning solutions.
Implemented a common solution for reporting incidents and accidents in 2021, making it
easily accessible for all employees.
 Promoting Gender Equality and Inclusion

IKEA strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace:


Achieved at least 50% female representation in management positions in three out of
twelve retail locations as of 2022.
Demonstrated a 70% female workforce and 40% female management representation at
the Inter IKEA Group function.
Celebrates International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia
(IDAHOBIT) annually on May 17th, advocating for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Is a member of the Workplace Pride Foundation and Stonewall, organizations promoting
LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.
 Environmental Sustainability

IKEA is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and promoting sustainable


practices:
Reduced its carbon footprint by 5.8% in absolute terms compared to its 2016 baseline in
fiscal year 2021.
Achieved a 50% increase in energy efficiency for its energy-consuming products
compared to 2008.
Installed approximately 700,000 solar panels in its buildings.
Owns and operates 327 wind turbines globally, and has invested in 730,000 solar panels
on its buildings worldwide.
Reduced waste by 46% compared to its 2017 baseline in fiscal year 2021.
Sourced 55.8% renewable materials and 17.3% recycled materials in fiscal year 2021.
Aims to use 100% renewable and recycled materials by 2030.
 Sustainable Sourcing

IKEA prioritizes sustainable sourcing for its products:


Sources 85% of its wood and all of its cotton from more sustainable sources.
Ensures 94% of its fish and seafood is certified by the Marine Stewardship Council
(MSC) or the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).
Offers its "Påtår" coffee range, certified by UTZ and EU Organic.
Charitable Donations and Initiatives
IKEA actively supports charitable causes through its foundation and other initiatives:
Donated €7.7 million to the Brighter Lives for Refugees campaign through the IKEA
Foundation.
Donates €1 to Save the Children for every soft toy sold in IKEA stores during November
and December since 2003.
Enforces a supplier code of conduct that prohibits child labor, forced labor, and
discrimination

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