Published 12-10-15
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The IKEA Group Sustainability Report for fiscal year (FY) 2015 shows progress towards its People & Planet Positive sustainability strategy including commitments to tackling climate change.
The IKEA Group Sustainability Report for fiscal year (FY) 2015 shows progress towards its People & Planet Positive sustainability strategy including commitments to tackling climate change.
Sustainability performance is announced alongside strong financial results for FY15 which show an increase in total sales to EUR 31.9 billion, an 11.2% increase (adjusted for currency impact) from last year.
Sustainability highlights from FY15:
"Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people and we are determined to make a positive difference to people and the planet. That's why we want to become completely sustainable by transforming our business and why we're raising our voice on critical issues such as climate change."
Peter Agnefjäll, President and CEO, IKEA Group
"At IKEA we're going all-in. All-in to combat climate change, conserve natural resources and tackle inequality. You need support from everyone across the business to make these kinds of commitments. And whilst we still have a way to go, we are beginning to have a real positive impact."
Steve Howard, Chief Sustainability Officer, IKEA Group
About IKEA Group
Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people and we offer well designed, functional and affordable, high quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. The IKEA Group has 330 stores in 28 countries. In addition there are more than 40 stores run by franchisees outside the IKEA Group. The IKEA Group had 771 million visits during FY15 and 1.9 billion people visited IKEA.com.