Sustainability Magazine April 2023 | Page 91

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“ We both have what we call the IKEA People & Planet Positive strategy as our guiding star . And then , what we ' ve done is take that strategy - which was developed several years ago by Ingka IKEA - and said , ‘ What ' s the Ingka take on that , which will then help us to deliver both on our strategic sustainability ambitions , and contribute to the IKEA sustainability ambitions ?’. So our approach is definitely aligned ,” Pflug asserts .
“ The way we structure it is the same as well . Our focus is upon the climate and circular , healthy and sustainable living . This is how we help our customers to make better , more sustainable choices , and the fair and equal agenda around human rights and social impact that we have established .”

“ We are seeing that the Ingka Group is being recognised as a leader , particularly in the climate space ”

KAREN PFLUG CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER , INGKA GROUP sustainabilitymag . com 91