Suppliers
Building good relationships
We want everyone to feel good about the products we sell, which is why we put a lot of work into our supplier relationships. There are about 600,000 people working for companies that directly supply IKEA around the world, and we want to be sure they are all treated fairly. That’s why in 2000 we launched IWAY, our supplier code of conduct.
We regularly visit our suppliers to check that they comply with IWAY requirements. Every year, we hold 1000 visits around the globe.
What is the IWAY Standard?
Our Supplier Code of Conduct plays an important role in positive developments. It specifies our minimum requirements relating to the environment, social impact and working conditions.
The IWAY Standard requirements include:
- No child labor;
- No forced or bonded labor;
- No discrimination;
- Freedom of association;
- At least minimum wages and overtime compensation;
- A safe and healthy work environment, preventing pollution to air, ground and water and work to reduce energy consumption.
Working with WWF to improve cotton farmers’ lives
IKEA and WWF have worked successfully together on cotton farming issues for over a decade. As a result, an estimated 125,000 farmers in India, Pakistan, China and Turkey have started growing cotton by using less chemicals and saving water.