IKEA: Sustainable Cotton Initiative in China

Yu Gong, Steve Brown, Fu Jia and Jiang Duan
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Yu Gong: University of Southampton, UK
Steve Brown: University of Southampton, UK
Fu Jia: University of York, UK
Jiang Duan: Blockchain Research Center of China, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China

Asian Case Research Journal (ACRJ), 2019, vol. 23, issue 02, 491-518

Abstract: This case presents an industry leading company — IKEA’s multi-tier sustainable cotton initiative in China. The case begins with the background information of IKEA, cotton production in China and cotton-textile supply chain. It then presents IKEA’s sustainable cotton practice globally. This is followed by IKEA China’s motivation to implement sustainable cotton initiatives, its processes and the impacts on its cotton-textile supply chain. Finally, it ends with the case summary.

Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1142/S0218927519500202

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