How can a global retailer cut emissions while making sustainable living affordable for the many people? In this talk, IKEA shares its journey toward becoming climate positive, highlighting circular design, plant based food and deep supplier collaboration that any business can learn from.

Why climate positive matters

Climate change, unsustainable consumption and inequality are reshaping how companies operate. IKEA explains why limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees is critical for both people and business, and how understanding your full value chain footprint is the first step to turning risk into opportunity.

A circular and climate positive strategy

The talk explores IKEA’s climate positive ambition by 2030, combining deep emissions cuts with smarter materials, circular product design and support for suppliers shifting to renewable energy. Concrete examples show how decoupling growth from emissions is possible when sustainability is integrated into core business decisions.

From plant balls to partnerships

Viewers also hear how affordable plant based food, like the plant ball for meat lovers, can dramatically reduce climate impact while keeping prices low. The session closes with three pieces of advice for any company, from setting bold science based targets to collaborating across industries to scale real change.