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NGOs pressure Ikea to opt for sustainable shipping

Global companies such as Ikea can jumpstart the green transition in shipping, say NGOs in an attempt to pressure the Swedish furniture giant into action. On Thursday, the NGOs submitted 20,000 signatures to Ikea's headquarter in the Netherlands.
Photo: IKEA
Photo: IKEA
by JENS THOMSEN

Two international NGOs are attempting to add consumer-political pressure on Ikea to make the Swedish furniture giant opt for sustainable fuels for its comprehensive ocean transport.

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