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Balancing Profitability and Sustainability at IKEA, #94

Balancing Profitability and Sustainability at IKEA, #94

Update: 2024-01-12
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At Smart Energy Decisions’ recent Net Zero Forum, Adrian Avino, Engineering Construction Manager for IKEA Property, North America Real Estate/US, gave an overview of how IKEA plans to meet its sustainability goals. Adrian shares IKEA’s holistic approach including the company’s strategy to use renewable heating and cooling for projects across its North American portfolio.


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  • IKEA’s sustainability goals [01:36 ]

  • Renewable solutions for commercial buildings [03:12 ]

  • Decarbonizing existing buildings [11:01 ]

  • Holistic sustainability [14:25 ]


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Adrian holds a civil engineering and an MBA finance degree, is a voting member of the Climate Positive Forum, and is the lead Engineer for IKEA North America in the US. In this role, he spearheads the approval, research, and development of Sustainability Projects.  Adrian and his team have approved over $500 million in large-scale Sustainability Investments, among PV, ESS, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Heating and Cooling projects, with the ambition to eliminate the use of fossil fuels by 80%. Adrian is also an ambassador for the IKEA Foundation, the company’s philanthropic arm, and collaborates with diverse partners and organizations on renewable energy investments and sustainable development to combat climate change.


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Balancing Profitability and Sustainability at IKEA, #94

Balancing Profitability and Sustainability at IKEA, #94

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