Additional €1 billion planned for climate action

Leading up to Earth Day, the IKEA Foundation has announced it is planning to spend an additional €1 billion on climate programmes over the next five years, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. 

“An immediate decrease in carbon emissions offers the best hope for the world to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius,” says Per Heggenes, CEO of the IKEA Foundation. “But this cannot happen without unprecedented collaboration across governments, business and civil society. 

“Our renewed climate commitment aims to inspire others to step up in their ambition to safeguard our environment, while improving livelihoods at the same time. We need everyone to play their part if we are to change course towards bright futures on a liveable planet.” 

Renewable energy access

With this new funding, we will support renewable energy programmes which can deliver greenhouse gas reductions fast and efficiently. This includes replacing polluting sources of energy with renewable ones and providing access to energy to communities.

Our approach aims to unlock further funding for sustainable models and accelerate the energy transition in line with the Paris Agreement targets. 

The €1 billion in today’s announcement is in addition to the €500 million we have already planned to put towards climate mitigation and adaptation programmes over the next five years. And between 2014 and 2020, we funded climate programmes totalling €368 million. 

Increased investments

Now more than ever, governments, other funders and businesses need to increase their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

In this context we welcome the Ingka Group’s decision to increase its investments into renewable energy by an extra €4 billion, taking its total investment to €6.5 billion. 

The IKEA Foundation is funded by INGKA Foundation, owner of the Ingka Group of companies. We are independent of the retail business with a sole focus on creating brighter lives on a liveable planet through philanthropy and grant making. 

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Did you spot the link? 👀💭

During IKEA Foundation Week we highlighted some of the unexpected solutions our partners are working on to help tackle poverty and the climate crisis.

IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

Discover more surprising links – and learn more through our interactive digital cards via the link in our bio 🔗

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Did you spot the link? 👀💭

During IKEA Foundation Week we highlighted some of the unexpected solutions our partners are working on to help tackle poverty and the climate crisis.

IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

Discover more surprising links – and learn more through our interactive digital cards via the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #PeopleAndPlanet #SpotTheLink
Did you spot the link? 👀💭

During IKEA Foundation Week we highlighted some of the unexpected solutions our partners are working on to help tackle poverty and the climate crisis.

IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

Discover more surprising links – and learn more through our interactive digital cards via the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #PeopleAndPlanet #SpotTheLink
Did you spot the link? 👀💭

During IKEA Foundation Week we highlighted some of the unexpected solutions our partners are working on to help tackle poverty and the climate crisis.

IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

Discover more surprising links – and learn more through our interactive digital cards via the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #PeopleAndPlanet #SpotTheLink
Did you spot the link? 👀💭

During IKEA Foundation Week we highlighted some of the unexpected solutions our partners are working on to help tackle poverty and the climate crisis.

IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

Discover more surprising links – and learn more through our interactive digital cards via the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #PeopleAndPlanet #SpotTheLink
Did you spot the link? 👀💭

During IKEA Foundation Week we highlighted some of the unexpected solutions our partners are working on to help tackle poverty and the climate crisis.

IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

Discover more surprising links – and learn more through our interactive digital cards via the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #PeopleAndPlanet #SpotTheLink
Did you spot the link? 👀💭

During IKEA Foundation Week we highlighted some of the unexpected solutions our partners are working on to help tackle poverty and the climate crisis.

IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

Discover more surprising links – and learn more through our interactive digital cards via the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #PeopleAndPlanet #SpotTheLink
Did you spot the link? 👀💭

During IKEA Foundation Week we highlighted some of the unexpected solutions our partners are working on to help tackle poverty and the climate crisis.

IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

Discover more surprising links – and learn more through our interactive digital cards via the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #PeopleAndPlanet #SpotTheLink
Did you spot the link? 👀💭

During IKEA Foundation Week we highlighted some of the unexpected solutions our partners are working on to help tackle poverty and the climate crisis.

IKEA Foundation ambassadors, IKEA co-workers and customers around the world have learned more about our partners’ work and discovered that simple changes can create big transformations 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

We would like to thank all our partners that took part in this year’s IKEA Foundation Week: BopInc O-Farms, @icipe, @agroecology_fund, Sustain Plus, Efficiency for Access Coalition, @healthcarewithoutharm, WASTE, @enviu, @givedirectly, @rescueorg, Drive Electric Campaign, Clean Air Fund, @thedocsociety, Global Methane Hub, Syli and @doctorswithoutborders.

Discover more surprising links – and learn more through our interactive digital cards via the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #PeopleAndPlanet #SpotTheLink
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Can you #SpotThe Link between a satellite and waste? 🤔

Satellites can spot greenhouse gas emissions, like methane leaks from landfills! 

The IKEA Foundation’s support of the Global Methane Hub demonstrates a worldwide, rapid need for a fossil fuel phase-out. This initiative supports nations that have pledged to rapidly reduce their methane emissions by collecting and reporting important emissions data.

Discover more surprising links between our partners’ solutions and their transformational impact by clicking the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #SystemsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet
Can you #SpotThe Link between a satellite and waste? 🤔

Satellites can spot greenhouse gas emissions, like methane leaks from landfills! 

The IKEA Foundation’s support of the Global Methane Hub demonstrates a worldwide, rapid need for a fossil fuel phase-out. This initiative supports nations that have pledged to rapidly reduce their methane emissions by collecting and reporting important emissions data.

Discover more surprising links between our partners’ solutions and their transformational impact by clicking the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #SystemsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet
Can you #SpotThe Link between a satellite and waste? 🤔

Satellites can spot greenhouse gas emissions, like methane leaks from landfills! 

The IKEA Foundation’s support of the Global Methane Hub demonstrates a worldwide, rapid need for a fossil fuel phase-out. This initiative supports nations that have pledged to rapidly reduce their methane emissions by collecting and reporting important emissions data.

Discover more surprising links between our partners’ solutions and their transformational impact by clicking the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #SystemsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet
Can you #SpotThe Link between a satellite and waste? 🤔

Satellites can spot greenhouse gas emissions, like methane leaks from landfills! 

The IKEA Foundation’s support of the Global Methane Hub demonstrates a worldwide, rapid need for a fossil fuel phase-out. This initiative supports nations that have pledged to rapidly reduce their methane emissions by collecting and reporting important emissions data.

Discover more surprising links between our partners’ solutions and their transformational impact by clicking the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #SystemsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet
Can you #SpotThe Link between a satellite and waste? 🤔

Satellites can spot greenhouse gas emissions, like methane leaks from landfills! 

The IKEA Foundation’s support of the Global Methane Hub demonstrates a worldwide, rapid need for a fossil fuel phase-out. This initiative supports nations that have pledged to rapidly reduce their methane emissions by collecting and reporting important emissions data.

Discover more surprising links between our partners’ solutions and their transformational impact by clicking the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #SystemsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet
Can you #SpotThe Link between a satellite and waste? 🤔

Satellites can spot greenhouse gas emissions, like methane leaks from landfills! 

The IKEA Foundation’s support of the Global Methane Hub demonstrates a worldwide, rapid need for a fossil fuel phase-out. This initiative supports nations that have pledged to rapidly reduce their methane emissions by collecting and reporting important emissions data.

Discover more surprising links between our partners’ solutions and their transformational impact by clicking the link in our bio 🔗

#IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #SystemsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet
Can you #SpotThe Link between a satellite and waste? 🤔 Satellites can spot greenhouse gas emissions, like methane leaks from landfills! The IKEA Foundation’s support of the Global Methane Hub demonstrates a worldwide, rapid need for a fossil fuel phase-out. This initiative supports nations that have pledged to rapidly reduce their methane emissions by collecting and reporting important emissions data. Discover more surprising links between our partners’ solutions and their transformational impact by clicking the link in our bio 🔗 #IFWeek24 #IKEAFoundationWeek #SystemsTransformation #PeopleAndPlanet
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