Ikea Exeter

IKEA Exeter is IKEA UK and IE’s  most sustainable store to date and has achieved a BREEAM ‘excellent’ accreditation. The store will aim to achieve 100% renewable energy and incorporates a number of green technologies, such as Solar PV panels on the roof, rainwater harvesting and ground source heating. IKEA Exeter will also aim to reduce waste by sending 0% to landfill. The store has an extensive recycling center which all co-workers have access to and use during their daily routines as standard.

IKEA Exeter will also provide six electric vehicle charging points, 50 regular bicycle spaces  and have electric vans available as part of its home delivery service.

IKEA have also worked with the an external company to create a green travel plan for co-workers and later on, guests. The plan encourages co-workers to use many different sustainable travel methods with the ambition of reducing single car occupancy by 5% year on year. IKEA have created a number of incentives for co-workers to travel in this way such as interest free loans for new bicycles or public transport season tickets.