IKEA Thailand announced its commitment to advance sustainability through three main directions: Healthy & Sustainable Living, Climate, Nature & Circularity, and Fair & Caring. The company is dedicated to making sustainable products and services accessible to everyone, while continuously evolving its operations toward a circular business model. At the same time, IKEA supports its co-workers and communities by creating inclusive and equitable opportunities. These efforts reflect IKEA's vision "to create a better everyday life for the many people" through meaningful actions that lead to lasting, positive change.
Ms. Kanis Ounchanum, Marketing & Public Relations Manager, IKEA Thailand, stated, "At IKEA, we are dedicated to making healthy and sustainable living desirable and affordable for all Thais, ensuring sustainability is not a luxury for the few. We are committed to caring for people and the planet by embracing circular products and services that promote energy and water efficiency and long product lifespan. Additionally, we're setting new benchmarks in sustainable property development. As a fair and caring employer, we champion diversity and inclusion across all areas of our operations, creating meaningful opportunities for people of all backgrounds and ensuring our partnerships foster decent work and uplift disadvantaged communities."
In Thailand, IKEA is implementing sustainability through three key areas: Product, Place, and People. This includes offering sustainable products: furniture, home furnishing accessories and food that are desirable and affordable to everyone. Alongside this, IKEA is continuously developing its operations and locations to be environmentally responsible and an integral part of the community. Moreover, IKEA is dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of people, both employees and the surrounding communities, ensuring sustainable growth for all.
IKEA is committed to developing products that promote sustainable and healthy living under the Democratic Design principles, which emphasize form, function, quality, low price, and sustainability. IKEA products are designed using durable or recycled materials, supporting efficient use of energy and water. IKEA products are repairable, reusable, or recyclable, supporting circular economy throughout their lifecycle. Additionally, IKEA offers products that contribute to health and wellbeing, including expanding plant-based food options in IKEA restaurants. Currently, 50% of the main menu items are plant-based, offering delicious and easily accessible choices, with popular items such as the Plant Balls. All ingredients are sustainably sourced, such as salmon certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), and coffee and chocolate certified by the Rainforest Alliance and UTZ. This reflects IKEA's commitment to sustainability from the source to the dining table, aiming to inspire people to live a healthier life within their homes.
As part of IKEA's sustainability strategy, the company is developing its operations and facilities toward a circular business model, reducing the consumption of non-renewable resources. Recently, IKEA has invested over 25 million baht in installing an extension of the rooftop solar power system at IKEA Bangna. The solar panels generate approximately 2,890 megawatt-hours of electricity per year, reducing carbon emissions by 1,152 metric tons annually equivalent to planting around 19,000 trees each year. Since installation, the generated renewable energy has increased from 15% to 35% in IKEA Bangna store's total electricity consumption. IKEA plans to further invest into renewable energy sources development in Thailand.
Simultaneously, IKEA continues to expand its use of electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce pollution and environmental impact from product delivery processes. The company first launched small scale EV delivery services in 2023, in partnership with M-World Logistics, with the opening of IKEA Sukhumvit, the first city center store in Bangkok. In May 2025, IKEA and logistics partner Mober will roll out over 20 electric trucks in Bangkok, expanding to 30 electric vehicles by the end of the year—marking a major step toward the goal of having 40% of all deliveries within Bangkok metropolitan area made using EVs by the end of 2025. This transition aims to reduce carbon emissions by up to 87% per kilometer, amounting to approximately 950 metric tons annually equivalent to 6,000 driving trips from Phuket to Chiang Mai. IKEA Thailand long-term goal is to further increase the share of deliveries by EV trucks to 70% by 2030 throughout the country. Through close collaboration with logistics partners, IKEA is accelerating the shift to a low-carbon transport system—reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility while delivering a truly sustainable shopping experience from store to doorstep.
IKEA places great importance on caring for people and the planet, with these values deeply embedded in all aspects of its operations. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, supporting employees with comprehensive benefits and providing sustainability learning resources to continuously enhance their knowledge. Additionally, IKEA encourages employee participation in social service activities through the "Social Day" program, which offers one paid day off for employees to engage in social causes of their choice. IKEA also collaborates with foundations and communities, such as the ongoing partnerships with the Mirror Foundation, the internship program with Meechai Pattana School, and donations to communities in need, including annual flood relief programs throughout Thailand. In its supply chain, IKEA continues to implement the IWAY Supplier Code of Conduct, which sets standards for responsible sourcing, covering environmental impact, working conditions, and human rights, ensuring that all suppliers adhere to IKEA's sustainability and ethical principles.
IKEA Thailand invites everyone to be part of building a sustainable future by living with environmental consciousness and experiencing firsthand the sustainable practices IKEA integrates into every aspect of its operations. For more information on IKEA's sustainability initiatives, visit IKEA.co.th