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Empowering communities through traditional craftsmanship. Since 2012, we have been partnering with social enterprises around the world, reinforcing our commitment to creating meaningful job opportunities, sustainable livelihoods, and handcraftsmanship. More than just home furnishing, MÄVINN is a source of empowerment. Each product not only carries the pride and intricate work of each artisan but also financial independence, improved social positions, and better opportunities for their families. The third edition of the MÄVINN collection features 18 handmade products highlighting traditional craftsmanship, local skills and innovative uses of natural materials by artisans in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Jordan and Thailand. This collection will be available from July onwards. Tap here to read more about it and our social entrepreneur efforts https://lnkd.in/d2Z4jyzq

Wood is in our heart. As a large user of wood, we embrace our responsibility to safeguard this valuable resource where we operate, and we acknowledge the fundamental role forests play in mitigating climate change. We're excited to announce a new research project focused on responsible forest management. In collaboration with our partners European Forest Institute and Preferred by Nature, we will explore opportunities for enhancing biodiversity and implementing climate-smart forestry practices across diverse European forests. As part of this initiative, we're funding the research project and have allocated 16,000 hectares of forestland to test various models and alternative solutions, and this effort will start in Latvia. We aim to scale successful solutions throughout the forest operations we own or source from, and improve forest management standards beyond the wood sourced for our business. Read more about our journey here: https://lnkd.in/d_M4pkq4 #ResponsibleForestry #Innovation #ClimateResilience #IKEA #purposedrivenbusiness #climateaction 

Cutting our transport climate footprint by 9% year on year. With 1.7 million shipments every year, we are one of the biggest shippers worldwide and are determined to reduce our climate footprint further. Between FY23 and FY24, we reduced our relative greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 9% and decreased transport-related emissions by 26% since baseline year FY17. We remain committed to our decarbonisation agenda and are focused on building a better, more resilient global transport system with zero-emissions goods flow, cleaner air, new jobs, and improved supply chain efficiency. Swipe to see our decarbonisation highlights of this year and read more here: https://lnkd.in/dqpXBb6r

Restoring Rainforests and rekindling life 🌳 The journey began in 1998 when our founder, Ingvar Kamprad, dreamed of restoring tropical forests. So, we collected donations from customers through 'piggy banks' in stores and promised to invest a sum in this cause. And this was the start of our investments in the Sow a Seed project. Today, the project has restored 14,000 hectares of rainforest. For over 25 years, we've partnered with SLU, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Yayasan Sabah, a Malaysian government organisation, to restore and protect 18,500 hectares of rainforest in Borneo, Malaysia through the Sow a Seed project, one of the world's largest reforestation initiatives. As a result of replanting over five million seedlings of over 90 indigenous species, wildlife has started to return to the area, including pygmy elephants, orangutans, and clouded leopards. It’s a promising sign that rainforest regeneration and biodiversity restoration are possible. Forests and nature play a vital role in fighting climate change. As a large user of wood, we recognise our responsibility to help protect and preserve these valuable ecosystems. Read more about our forest agenda here: https://lnkd.in/gR6-R2nf

Our iconic STOCKHOLM collection is back! We celebrate 40 years since the STOCKHOLM collection debuted, with 96 thoughtfully designed pieces in this eighth and largest iteration, which reflects the signature mark of high-quality materials and Scandinavian design at affordable prices. In this collection, our creative leader guided a team of three Swedish designers with their unique styles and form languages and a creative leader to create unique pieces that also form a cohesive collection. #STOCKHOLM2025 will be available from April 10 onwards. Tap here to explore more: https://lnkd.in/d7Q43fDR

How can we bring joy into the home? In the 11th edition of the Life at Home Report, we spoke to more than 38,000 people across 39 countries and discovered that enjoyment is a key ingredient for many, but not all of us find enough of it at home But how do you create more joy at home? Is it music or a hobby? Is it having a good laugh or something simple like a hug? Tap to learn what the four key ingredients for joy at home in the report here: https://lnkd.in/gbXnBif

Say Hej to our newest inventory team members - AI-powered drones. We're entering the next phase to expand our deployment of drone technology to work alongside co-workers in the store 24/7. These drones use an AI-based intelligence-based algorithm to automate the physically demanding and time-consuming task of stock inventory that co-workers usually handle. Not only has this implementation transformed our inventory management, but it's also boosted operational efficiency and enhanced co-worker productivity and well-being by taking over the physically strenuous task of inventory checks. Today, we have over 431 drones operating globally.

It’s official: we love to sleep, and we want more! Drawing responses from over 55,000 people across 57 countries, the IKEA Sleep Uncovered report reveals that 70% of people view sleep as one of life's greatest joys and that there is a desire for more sleep globally. Find out which country sleeps the most soundly and which struggles with the quality of sleep in the report here: https://lnkd.in/d9B3TFBp

We believe a better life starts at home and must include sustainable choices that are affordable for everyone, especially those with thin wallets. This past year, we continued our efforts to make IKEA more affordable, accessible, and sustainable for everyone. In the financial year 2024 (FY24), we took two big steps: we lowered prices across all markets and made steady progress on our sustainability agenda. Our efforts led to a 28% reduction in our absolute climate footprint compared to baseline year FY16 and a 5% reduction compared to FY23. Main improvements on our climate agenda include an increased share of renewable energy in production and retail, as well as scaled-up investments in material innovation and production processes. We are committed to continue doing our part to address climate change, nature loss, and inequality within the IKEA value chain, staying true to our vision, making sustainable living affordable. Learn more about our journey in the FY24 IKEA Sustainability and Climate Reports: https://lnkd.in/dUAgy2zA

Today, we celebrate the completion of the Inter IKEA Group's acquisition of the IKEA retail business in the Baltics, which was previously owned by one of our franchisees. This acquisition marks the beginning of a new chapter in our vision to create a better life for the many. Not only will this bring us even closer to our co-workers and the many people in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, but it also allows us to strengthen and develop the IKEA Concept further, become an even better franchisor to all franchisees, and deliver even greater value to our customers across the globe. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/dAD7gW6H