Accueil » CSR. Ikea adopts bio-based glue to reduce its carbon footprint CSR. Ikea adopts bio-based glue to reduce its carbon footprint Ikea's new CSR commitment? A corn-based glue. While the group has been using a fossil-based glue responsible for 5% of its overall carbon footprint for 60 years, it has announced that it will reduce its use by 40% in favour of a biosourced glue. Through Bleuenn Fequant. Published on 20 March 2023 à 10h12 - Update on 03 April 2023 à 15h33 Resources Wood is the first material used by Ikea for the conception of its products. However, to bind the wood fibres that create the wardrobe or shelves displayed in the stores, the group used a fossil-based glue that is responsible for 5% of its global carbon footprint.… This article is for subscribers only Already have an account? Log in You are not registered yet ? Sign up for a free trialfree for 1 month Online services : studies, analyses, databases and much more Daily Briefing : latest news digest Weekly letters Last name First name Email address Bleuenn Fequant CSRIkea À lire NRF 2023: Ikea U.S.A., Levi's and L'Oréal present sustainable roadmaps Essentials Synthèse et historique de tous les contenus sur une thématique suivie en détails par la rédaction Les dernières publications Cashback: a successful sales option to relieve pressure on spending A year of crisis: Retailers' initiatives to cope with the purchasing power drop Analyzes Synthèse et historique de tous les contenus sur une thématique suivie en détails par la rédaction Les dernières publications ‘Yes Ad’ zones: in-store traffic takes a hit in Q1 2023 Reusable dishes: French anti-waste law constraining fast-food chains
