IKEA Canada to Reduce Energy Consumption by 25 Percent

IKEA Canada to Reduce Energy Consumption by 25 Percent
March 24, 2009

Burlington, Ontario-based IKEA Canada, a division of home furnishings retailer IKEA, has made a global commitment to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases associated with its use of electricity and energy in its business. By the end of April, the company will have reduced its energy consumption in its stores by 25 percent through implementing new practices and technologies. To mark this accomplishment and to show support for a valued global partner, all IKEA stores in Canada will participate in World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Earth Hour, a global event created to encourage people around the world to turn their lights off for one hour at 8:30 p.m. on March 28, to show support for action on climate change. Globally, IKEA is cooperating with WWF on several projects to reduce the negative impact on the climate. The aim is to cut carbon dioxide emissions from IKEA suppliers and from passenger traffic to and from the stores. IKEA operates 286 stores in 36 countries worldwide, including 11 stores in Canada.