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Founded in 1943

CSO : Karen Pflug

Netherlands Retail $ 21bn

Ingka Group operates hundreds of IKEA stores worldwide . It was founded by Ingvar Kamprad in 1943 , in Sweden and focuses on retail , investments and sustainability . Now based in the Netherlands , it aims to make home furnishings accessible and affordable . Its sustainability efforts include renewable energy initiatives , sustainable sourcing and community engagement to drive positive environmental and social impact . “ We are developing climate transition action plans , investing in net-zero solutions and disclosing our progress . We know that climate action is good for business now and in the future ”

“ The world should be a better place , because we exist . My goal is to ensure that the world is a better place because we exist and to be a force for good . I am really proud to work with colleagues that are passionate , with unwavering dedication to positively contributing to the world around us , customer by customer and home by home ” sustainabilitymag . com 143