IKEA has also been testing same-day delivery in Hyderabad, with intentions to expand this service across all markets within the year. This achievement is part of IKEA India’s commitment to sustainability, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and promote green business practices in the Indian market. The company has progressed from initial EV exploration in 2019 to achieving 28% green deliveries in 2023 and an 88% EV adoption rate currently. IKEA has partnered with local original equipment manufacturers, including small and medium-sized businesses and startups, to develop innovative mobility solutions, contributing to the local economy, job creation, and empowerment of small businesses.
Susanne Pulverer, CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer of IKEA India, highlighted the importance of a sustainable value chain in the company’s growth strategy. IKEA India’s journey towards zero-emission deliveries began in 2019 with the introduction of electric vehicles to its fleet, initially using 3-wheeled tuk-tuks for smaller deliveries, and later incorporating retrofit trucks for larger furniture deliveries. The company has established in-house charging infrastructure and is expanding charging stations for large EVs in India.
IKEA aims to achieve 100% EV deliveries across all its operations by 2025, focusing on large-scale EV fleet expansion, continuous innovation, and collaboration with the government. This initiative is part of IKEA’s global goal to become climate positive, halve greenhouse emissions across its value chain by 2030, and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. IKEA’s sustainable transportation extends beyond its operations in India, reflecting a global strategy to reduce its environmental impact. In various countries, IKEA has been implementing EV solutions tailored to local conditions and infrastructure.
In Europe, IKEA achieved 100% electric home deliveries in Amsterdam as early as 2018 and has since expanded this initiative to other major cities across Europe. In the United Kingdom, IKEA partnered with Renault to introduce custom-designed electric vans for last-mile deliveries in London, aiming to electrify its entire UK and Ireland delivery fleet by 2025.
