IKEA assembles another €1bn to tackle climate change

Jessica Shankleman
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Swedish furniture giant says €500m will be invested in wind power with further funds going towards climate adaptation by 2020

Swedish furniture giant IKEA has today called on other businesses to follow its lead after pledging another €1bn to invest in renewable energy and climate adaptation measures over the next five years....

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