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IKEA Increases Transparency About Origin Of Wood In Products

IKEA is moving toward greater transparency with an industry-first global wood supply map sharing where all the wood material in IKEA products comes from and more information about why it plays such an essential role in the range.

IKEA uses wood more than any other material, and for the very first time, shares all of the 45 markets suppliers sourced wood from in FY22. By sharing this new information, IKEA aims to build greater awareness for consumers on the approach to ensuring responsible wood-sourcing practices.

“People are curious to know more about how we work. Alongside this, the world increasingly recognizes the importance forests play for people and the planet. We believe greater transparency will help support the development of responsible forest management globally,” says Ulf Johansson, Global Wood Supply and Forestry Manager at Inter IKEA Group.

The map also includes new information about wood species, regions where it comes from, volumes and how IKEA works to improve forest management across markets. As an initiative to take people more behind the scenes, the map is launched with more information about how IKEA works with wood in general and why it plays a significant role in the IKEA climate and circular agenda.

“By becoming more transparent about our own wood use, we want to lead by example, as well as share our progress, the learnings, and challenges we face along the way,” says Ulf Johansson.

As a key part of IKEA’s Scandinavian design heritage, wood has always played an essential role in the range. New information about how IKEA designs and innovates with wood-based materials is also available, together with examples of finding new ways of using wood more efficiently.

“Wood is a fantastic material that is durable, renewable and recyclable and essential for our transformation towards becoming a circular business by 2030. It is very appreciated by our customers as it often allows for your own creativity, for example, with our untreated offer. Wood is also important for our IKEA design identity and strongly delivers the five dimensions of our Democratic Design,” says Fredrika Inger, Managing Director at IKEA of Sweden.

About IKEA
IKEA offers well-designed, functional, and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. There are several companies with different owners, working under the IKEA Brand, all sharing the same vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people. IKEA was founded in Sweden in 1943.

About the IKEA franchise system
The IKEA retail business is operated through a franchise system with franchisees that are authorized to market and sell the IKEA product range within specified geographical territories. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and worldwide IKEA franchisor, who also assigns different IKEA companies to develop the product range, supply products and deliver communication solutions. Today, 12 different groups of companies have the right to own and operate IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V.

About Inter IKEA Group
Inter IKEA Group includes Inter IKEA Systems B.V., IKEA of Sweden AB, IKEA Supply AG and IKEA Industry AB related businesses. Inter IKEA Holding B.V. is the holding company for the Inter IKEA Group

Source – IKEA