For IKEA, sustainability is a significant driver of innovation and growth, and one of the fundamental pillars of IKEA\u2019s sustainability strategy is the reduction of its carbon footprint. The company\u2019s goal is to reduce emissions by 80 percent by 2030.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HVAC systems often account for around 40 percent of commercial buildings\u2019 energy consumption, so developing more energy-efficient HVAC would be a huge step towards IKEA\u2019s sustainability goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With this in mind, the energy efficiency of HVAC systems was targeted for improvement in two of IKEA\u2019s largest stores in Spain (in San Sebasti\u00e1n de los Reyes and Alcor\u00e7on). The two stores cover a combined\u202farea\u202fof approximately 80,000 square meters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
IKEA took a decisive step to reduce HVAC emissions by installing\u202fnew, energy-efficient air-conditioning systems optimized with ABB drives. Specifically, IKEA selected HVAC systems equipped with ABB ACH580 and ACH550 drives, and in total ABB has supplied 15 ACH580 low harmonic drives for these systems and a complete package of standard ACH580 and ACH550 drives, with an aggregate power of 600 kilowatts (kW).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAt IKEA we are committed to\u202fsustainability\u202fand we strive to minimize the climate footprint of our operations,\u201d explains\u202fQi Kai Sheng, Head of Circularity and Climate Change in the Sustainability Department of IKEA\u202fIb\u00e9rica. \u201cThe implementation of energy efficiency solutions is a basic and vital element to continue growing our business while reducing our carbon footprint. These types of solutions will allow us to be more energy efficient by reducing our consumption, something that brings us a little closer to our aspiration to become a 100% circular business by 2030.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Juan Bachiller, Lead Business Manager of ABB in Spain adds: \u201cEnergy efficiency has the potential to contribute to reaching 40 percent of the emission reduction targets set in the Paris Agreement, and steps such as those we are taking to improve the HVAC systems of buildings such as these\u202fIKEA stores\u202fmay\u202fseem small, but\u202ftogether, applying similar solutions in many buildings,\u202fthey\u202fcan represent giant steps towards a much more environmentally sustainable society.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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For IKEA, sustainability is a significant driver of innovation and growth, and one of the fundamental pillars of IKEA\u2019s sustainability strategy is the reduction of its carbon footprint. The company\u2019s goal is to reduce emissions by 80 percent by 2030.\u00a0 HVAC systems often account for around 40 percent of commercial buildings\u2019 energy consumption, so developing […]<\/p>\n