IKEA Draper
Guidelines for Community Support
Our Vision
The IKEA vision globally is to, “create a better everyday life for the many.” At IKEA
Draper, we are dedicated to giving back to the local community while being
regarded by our customers and coworkers as a socially responsible company.
Goal of the Program
IKEA Draper is proud to support selected organizations in the following areas:
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Children: At IKEA, children are the most important people in the world.
We will focus our activities in the local community on helping children achieve
their fullest potential by supporting their learning and development. Helping
children to learn and develop is an area in which IKEA has experience and can
make a difference.
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Environment: “Low prices, but not at any price.” Our community relations
program should have a positive impact on the local environment. At IKEA, we
shall always consider the environmental impact of our business, as IKEA Draper
is measured on its environmental responsibility.
How we choose our partners
In order to maximize the positive impact that the program has on the local
communities we serve, IKEA Draper will focus on:
Partnerships with organizations whose primary focus are children.
Projects in where we can make a real difference.
Programs where we can take an active role and utilize IKEA expertise and our
products.
Local community initiatives where the IKEA store is located.
Programs that promote diversity, and include as many people/children as
possible.
IKEA Draper will only support organizations that operate in accordance with our
non-discriminatory policy regarding race, religion, color, creed, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or veteran status, ancestry,
disability, medical condition, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
When evaluating proposals we will consider the following priorities:
Does the program match well with our IKEA vision?
Is the organization registered as nonprofit or charity?
Does the program support many local children and encourage diversity?
Does the program support the local community or environment?
Can we use our design know-how and IKEA products?
Can we involve our energetic IKEA coworkers?