IKEA makes global bid to save ancient rainforests

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24 November 1999 - IKEA announced at a joint press conference with Greenpeace today a global commitment to phase out its use of solid wood from ancient forests.

Susanne Pulverer Bergstrand, Environmental Manager for the IKEA Group, said: "IKEA's long term goal is to ensure that all the wood in its products comes from well-managed forests. The first step is to see that no solid wood is coming from ancient forests or forests with high conservation values."

John Sauven, Campaigns Director at Greenpeace, said: "Other retailers that sell timber products will now have to examine their own environmental performance and explain to their customers why they are not following IKEA's example."

For further information read the article in the Business section of Greenpeace Digital or contact:
Emma Byrne, IKEA press office +44 171 905 2437
Blake Lee-Harwood, Greenpeace +44 171 865 8256

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