IKEA has committed to sourcing 100% sustainable cotton. IKEA is committed to becoming water positive: focusing on reducing the impact of its own operations, providing farmers with training on better water management practices and establishing community-based Water User Associations. No clear time-bound commitment has been published for its water use reduction. IKEA states that by 2030 it seeks to be a circular business built on clean, renewable energy and regenerative sources. It seeks to contribute to a world of clear air and water and improved biodiversity. IKEA does not have a publicly available specific biodiversity policy to reach this goal. The company is a founding member of Better Cotton Initiative and member of Textile Exchange.

In 2018, IKEA has increased its sourcing of sustainable cotton to 95% (80% Better Cotton and 15% organic), from 87.3% in 2017. The remaining 5% is sourced as “Towards Better Cotton” - considered by IKEA to be sustainable.

IKEA is a leader in disclosing information about traceability of its cotton. In 2018, IKEA sourced 155,000 metric tonnes of cotton. IKEA publishes country of origin for 95% of its cotton use. IKEA does not publish information on its suppliers of final products, fabric or yarn.