TaoYuan Local Sustainable Actions

Electricity Saving 

LED bulbs can save up to 85% of electricity compared to traditional bulbs and have a lifespan of up to 20 years longer.  Not only will it save your wallet, but it will also help protect the environment. 
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Water Saving 

Don’t let your money wash away with water. Using a water-saving faucet/ shower head could save 30% of water than ordinary one.
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Recycling 

Recycling is an environmentally friendly endeavor that everyone can easily participate in. If everyone does a good job, we can preserve more natural resources for the next generation.  

Eat Healthy and Environmental Friendly  

Adhering to careful selection of ingredients that meet environmental and social responsibility standards and have passed certification, IKEA 's plant-based meatballs produce only 4% of the carbon footprint. We also use cage-free eggs and seafoods are sourced from MSC ( Marine Stewardship Council ) Catch from certified fisheries provide delicious, sustainable and nutritionally balanced food.  

Turning food waste into resources

We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, with the goal of preventing food waste from being sent to landfills and instead transforming it into valuable resources. We explore various innovative methods to turn food waste into organic fertilizers or renewable energy, aiming to achieve a circular economy and contribute to environmental sustainability for the future.

Green energy charging 

The electric vehicle charging station at IKEA Taoyuan store is dedicated to promoting the use of green energy. By supporting electric vehicle charging, we aim to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to environmental sustainability. We believe that every charge is an important step toward realizing a green future.  

Effectively reduce carbon emissions

Using electric trucks to replenish goods from central warehouse to store will reduce carbon emissions by around 18% and reduce CO2e by 5.38 tons compared to 10.5 tons diesel trucks.

Complex and green landscape architecture

The new IKEA Taoyuan Store was constructed with sustainability in mind: Use green energy, save energy, reduce carbon emission, water reuse and add greenery.

• The ceiling to floor windows are using LOW-E energy-saving glass that has an excellent insulation effect and helps to reduce energies consumed by the air-conditioning system.
• Integrated natural light and showrooms to make the store look more spacious and brighter.
• The 802 pieces of solar panels on the rooftop can generate approximately 243,259 kWh per year, which in equivalent can support the energy usage of 70 households for a year.
• Wind energy facility
• Facade greening with perennial vine plant walls to increase green looking ratio and to create a pedestrian-friendly open space.
• Our sprinkler system is using the filtered and sterilized water from the rainwater recycle and reuse system that at its full capacity can provide enough supplies to water the plants in the surrounding area for 50 days.

Recycling Service Station  

To promote an eco-friendly concept, the Customer Service Department on the 2nd floor of IKEA Taoyuan provides a recycling service for clean paper bags and old newspapers, encouraging resource reuse while saving money and protecting the environment.

♻ Bring 1 kilogram of newspapers, could redeem an ice cream voucher for free.

♻ Eco-Friendly Challenge: Paper Bag Recycling Reward Program

More Circular Services 

In order to implement the concept of being friendly to the environment, the recycling service station provides newspapers , used batteries , and light bulbs for recycling. There are also provide second-hand shopping bags, protective packaging materials after the cartons have been processed for the customers.

Caring for People  

TaoYuan store places a strong emphasis on its employees and strives to create a friendly and inclusive work environment. This includes hiring employees with disabilities and older workers.
At every step, from the hiring process to workplace planning, job responsibilities, and career development, the well-being and needs of our employees are the primary consideration. Our goal is to create a workplace that is truly employee-friendly!

Community Engagement  

Cooperation with “Taiwan Guide Dog Association” to enhance public awareness of guide dogs and support their right entry into public spaces.