Ingka Group has published its Net Zero Transition Plan, outlining clear actions to achieve its climate targets. The company aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 50% by FY30 (compared to the FY16 baseline) and reach net zero by FY50. The plan aligns with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global temperature rises to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Since first setting science-based climate targets in 2018, Ingka Group has made consistent progress, reducing its climate footprint by 30.1% while growing its business. In 2023, the company strengthened its commitments to halve emissions across its value chain by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050 as part of the IKEA 'Net Zero and Beyond' initiative.
A roadmap for decarbonisation
The Net Zero Transition Plan provides a detailed roadmap for decarbonisation across all aspects of the value chain, including store operations, construction materials, mobility, and investments. It includes emission source analysis, key decarbonisation levers, case studies, and external dependencies.
'As part of the IKEA vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people, sustainability has been an important part of the business for many years, with the first IKEA environmental policy introduced in 1991. We have strong climate commitments, and the publication of our net zero transition plan means we have an even clearer roadmap for how to get there. Thanks to the dedication and work of many colleagues across the business, this plan has taken in many learnings and goes deeper than ever before into each of our climate emission categories. We hope that by being transparent about our challenges, dependencies, and innovation gaps, we can inspire others and lead conversations that will support us in achieving the transition in our own business and broader society.' - Karen Pflug, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ingka Group.
Key insights from the plan:
Actions with impact – Identifying areas where Ingka Group can significantly reduce emissions, including scaling zero-emission deliveries and increasing renewable energy investments.
Innovation and efficiency gaps – Pinpointing opportunities to scale solutions such as renewable heating, cooling, and lower-emission materials.
Sustainability governance – Integrating climate action into business planning with leadership engagement.
Climate risks and opportunities – Evaluating how climate risks, such as extreme weather events, may impact business operations.
A call for collective action
Ingka Group emphasises that tackling climate change requires radical collaboration across industries, governments, and society.
'Climate change is highly complex, and we don't pretend to have all the answers, but as a multinational business, we have a responsibility to be part of driving the transition to net zero in society. But we can't do it alone. Climate change has no borders, and together – across the public and private sector – we must collaborate across industries and with governments and customers to drive real change. 2025 is a critical milestone for governments to deliver their own ambitious national climate plans ahead of COP30, so we invite policymakers, industry peers, and customers to collaborate in accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. We can only get there by working together.' Simon Henzell-Thomas, Climate & Nature Manager, Ingka Group.
More information:
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