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IKEA’s classic Swedish meatball now has a plant-based version
July 21, 2020November 17, 2020

IKEA’s classic Swedish meatball now has a plant-based version

The furniture company is now hoping to convince more customers to choose a plant-based, carbon-friendly version of its iconic meatball. In August, it will launch a new “plant ball” in European stores. US stores will follow in September.

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IKEA put 1 million solar panels on 370 stores in 2019
May 6, 2020November 17, 2020

IKEA put 1 million solar panels on 370 stores in 2019

In 2019, IKEA invested $2.8 billion in renewable energy infrastructure. IKEA put 1 million solar panels on 370 0f its stores and warehouses, and also built 535 wind turbines and 2 solar parks.

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IKEA to present path to become ‘climate positive’ at COP25
December 11, 2019November 17, 2020

IKEA to present path to become ‘climate positive’ at COP25

“Becoming climate positive and a fully sustainable business means a transformational change for IKEA. It means rethinking every aspect of how we do business.”

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IKEA banning disposable plastic products in Israel
November 5, 2019November 17, 2020

IKEA banning disposable plastic products in Israel

“We want to harness people’s energy behind ditching single-use plastic straws and disposables, to draw attention to the thousands of everyday changes we can all make to have a big impact on the planet.”

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IKEA will produce more energy than it consumes by 2020
September 23, 2019November 17, 2020

IKEA will produce more energy than it consumes by 2020

IKEA will generate more renewable energy before the end of 2019 than the energy its stores use. Ultimately, it plans to be climate-positive by 2030.

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70% of the materials used to make IKEA products during 2018 were either renewable or recycled
April 3, 2019November 17, 2020

70% of the materials used to make IKEA products during 2018 were either renewable or recycled

IKEA claims it is €œon track€ to achieve 100% by 2030 but will need to work with industry to spur the creation of larger supply chains for recycled materials such as wood, plastic and fabrics.

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Ikea bans all single-use plastic from its stores and restaurants
January 4, 2019November 17, 2020

Ikea bans all single-use plastic from its stores and restaurants

The Swedish furniture giant said it will stop selling single-use plastic products like straws, plates, cups, freezer bags, garbage bags, and plastic-coated paper plates and cups.

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More than 130 companies have made science-based targets for GHG reduction in 2018
September 19, 2018November 17, 2020

More than 130 companies have made science-based targets for GHG reduction in 2018

Nearly a fifth of Fortune Global 500 companies have committed to set science-based targets, including this year alone big names such as McDonald’s, IKEA, and AB InBev.

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IKEA to use only renewable and recycled materials by 2030
June 11, 2018November 17, 2020

IKEA to use only renewable and recycled materials by 2030

IKEA, the world’s biggest furniture retailer, plans to use only renewable and recycled materials in its products by 2030.

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IKEA, Aldi, Boots, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Lidl, M&S, Next, Sainsbury’s, and more pledge to tackle plastic waste
March 15, 2018November 17, 2020

IKEA, Aldi, Boots, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Lidl, M&S, Next, Sainsbury’s, and more pledge to tackle plastic waste

The industry-wide program was one of the first of its kind to see firms agree to shared sustainability goals, commit to jointly disclosing their progress and promise to share best practices.

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