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全球最大家居零售商IKEA於正式宣布，任命Lena Julle為集團全球永續長（Chief Sustainability Officer），負責統籌整體氣候行動、循環經濟與綠色產品策略。根據官方聲明，Julle在推動IKEA氣候、循環與永續議題方面「扮演了關鍵角色」，未來將主導IKEA邁向淨零碳排的核心轉型進程。

IKEA Appoints Lena Julle as Global Chief Sustainability Officer Amid Strategic Climate Transition

On April 30, IKEA, the world’s largest home furnishing retailer, officially appointed Lena Julle as its Global Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). Julle will oversee the company’s climate actions, circular economy initiatives, and green product strategies. According to the company’s announcement, Julle has "played a key role" in advancing IKEA’s climate and sustainability agenda and will now lead the company’s core transition toward net-zero emissions.

從供應鏈到氣候策略 內部歷練強化領導正當其時

Lena Julle長年深耕IKEA內部，於2014至2021年間領導集團紡織品部門供應鏈營運，職責涵蓋從策略制定到執行，包括永續發展、物流管理、產品溝通與品質監控等領域。2021年起，她接任IKEA瑞典永續經理，積極推動地區氣候行動方案與材料循環策略，並在2023年底起代理擔任全球永續長。

From Supply Chain to Climate Strategy: Internal Experience Positions Julle for Leadership

Lena Julle brings a decade of internal leadership experience within IKEA. From 2014 to 2021, she headed the supply chain operations of IKEA’s textile division, covering strategic planning and execution in areas such as sustainability, logistics, product communication, and quality assurance. In 2021, she became Sustainability Manager at IKEA Sweden, where she actively drove regional climate action and circular material strategies. She had been serving as interim Global CSO since late 2023.

「Lena具備深厚的IKEA經驗與務實的永續視角，為我們邁向淨零與落實全面循環奠定關鍵基礎。在她的領導下，我們對永續的承諾將逐步轉化為可見、可驗證的具體行動，」Inter IKEA集團執行長Jon Abrahamsson Ring表示。

“Lena combines deep IKEA experience with a pragmatic sustainability perspective, laying a solid foundation for our transition to net zero and full circularity. Under her leadership, our sustainability commitments will increasingly translate into visible, verifiable actions,” said Jon Abrahamsson Ring, CEO of Inter IKEA Group.

Sustainability Strategy Recalibrated: Zero-Emission Delivery Target Pushed to 2028

永續策略調整：零排放物流目標延至2028年 反映全球供應挑戰

儘管IKEA對氣候承諾明確，但也因應現實條件做出目標調整。今年2月，IKEA宣布將原訂2025年前100%採用零排放車輛完成居家配送的目標修正，將改為在2028年前達成90%的零排放車輛比例；同時，企業內部營運車輛也設定相同時程與目標。

IKEA指出，這一修正與線上購物需求快速上升、城市配送難度增加、以及全球電動車市場在基礎建設與車輛可得性上的挑戰有關。尤其在歐洲與北美等核心市場，受限於充電網路分布、車型選擇與成本結構，零排放物流的全面落地仍需更多時間與跨部門協調。

「我們仍堅持實現淨零願景，但也理解在現實環境下需要彈性與務實的應對方式，」IKEA在當時聲明中說明。

循環經濟與氣候產品創新將成未來主軸

Despite its clear climate ambitions, IKEA has recently adjusted some of its targets in light of operational challenges. In February 2024, the company announced a revision of its previous goal to achieve 100% zero-emission last-mile home deliveries by 2025. The new target is to reach 90% zero-emission vehicles by 2028 for both customer deliveries and internal company transport.

This shift reflects several global challenges, including the surge in e-commerce demand, increased complexity in urban logistics, and persistent obstacles in the electric vehicle (EV) market - particularly regarding infrastructure and availability. In key markets such as Europe and North America, limitations in charging infrastructure, vehicle model options, and cost structures continue to hinder full deployment.

“We remain committed to our net-zero vision, but recognize the need for flexibility and pragmatic adaptation in today’s environment,” IKEA stated in its announcement.

Circular Economy and Climate-Friendly Products to Drive Future Strategy

Beyond transportation emissions, Julle’s leadership will also focus on managing climate impacts across product design and the global supply chain. IKEA has committed to cutting its total carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 and achieving full net-zero emissions by 2050. This will require increased use of renewable and recycled materials, expanding right-to-repair product designs, and broadening access to recycling and refurbishment services.

除了運輸碳排，Julle上任後也將聚焦於IKEA產品設計與供應鏈中的氣候影響管理。IKEA已設定2030年前集團碳足跡減半，並以2050年為全淨零時程。這將涉及更多使用再生材料、推動產品可維修設計（right-to-repair）、拓展回收回收管道等方向。

目前，IKEA超過60%的產品原料已來自可再生或回收來源，並承諾2030年前全面採用這兩類材料。在供應鏈端，IKEA正與全球數百個供應商合作導入科學基礎減排目標（SBTi），並逐步建置碳盤查與環境影響揭露制度。

在氣候產品創新方面，IKEA近年推出可持續木材家具、生質塑料製品，以及具備模組化與循環概念的新型家電與照明裝置。未來也將進一步拓展「租賃家具」、「再生商品專區」等商業模式，以支持消費者參與循環經濟。

Currently, over 60% of IKEA’s raw materials come from renewable or recycled sources. The company aims to use 100% such materials by 2030. On the supply chain side, IKEA is partnering with hundreds of global suppliers to adopt Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for emissions reduction and is building robust carbon accounting and environmental disclosure systems.

In product innovation, IKEA has introduced sustainable wood furniture, bioplastic items, and modular, circular-focused appliances and lighting solutions. The company also plans to scale up furniture leasing models and second-life product zones to help consumers participate more actively in the circular economy.

永續領導力關鍵時刻浮現 IKEA內部轉型壓力不減

Sustainability Leadership at a Critical Juncture: Internal Transformation Pressure Persists

此次任命Julle為正式永續長，象徵IKEA將永續納入最高層級經營核心，也是在歐盟供應鏈法案（CSDDD）、碳邊境調整機制（CBAM）與全球永續揭露準則（ISSB）日益落地的當下，搶先布局應對國際規範挑戰。

The appointment of Julle as official CSO signals IKEA’s commitment to embedding sustainability at the highest levels of its governance. This comes at a pivotal time, as international regulations - including the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and global sustainability disclosure standards (ISSB) - begin to take hold.

此外，Julle也將面對內部組織與供應鏈的雙重壓力。隨著IKEA在亞洲市場擴張、並於印度、越南等地建立新供應基地，如何在擴張中確保碳強度下降、並在當地建立負責任採購與公平勞動體系，將成為其領導關鍵。

Julle will also face mounting pressures within the organization and across the supply chain. As IKEA expands in Asian markets, including building new sourcing bases in India and Vietnam, she will be tasked with ensuring emissions intensity continues to fall while establishing responsible sourcing practices and fair labor systems in these emerging markets.