IKEA, member of the FOURLIS Group, proceeds with actions for environmental restoration after the wildfires.
IKEA, member of the FOURLIS Group, supports Greek society in this extremely difficult situation our country is facing. We are standing next to our fellow citizens that have witnessed their everyday lives, properties and land being destroyed by the raging fires.
Meanwhile, we are joining forces with the state in an effort to restore the natural environment and financially support areas that have been affected by the fires.
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IKEA proceeded with a deposit of 100,000 euros in the special State Aid Account (Bank of Greece) dedicated to support programs and actions.
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We are committed to supporting the restoration and reconstruction of the natural environment through the actions of the Hellenic Society of Environment & Culture in the affected areas.
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We are aiding volunteer groups dedicated to forest protection and firefighting in Evia for their supply of special equipment.
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Moreover, we are funding the WWF Hellas Program for managing the effects of forest fires emphasizing on Evia. Through our collaboration with WWF we are supporting the actions of ANIMA organization for the rescue and treatment of wild animals in Evia and other areas affected by the fires. To that end, IKEA will be offering 10% of each purchase of rechargeable batteries and chargers for the next 3 years.
As stated by Panos Katiforis, CEO of IKEA in Greece, Cyprus & Bulgaria: "For IKEA, member of the FOURLIS Group, the quality of everyday life is above all connected with sustainable practices in all fields of activity.
IKEA also participates in the national effort to achieve climate neutrality, strengthen circular economy, produce using natural resources as well as to protect the ecosystem and biodiversity.
We aim to inspire and support a better everyday life for the many people, from our homes, neighborhoods, cities, to our natural environment and the entire planet".
Lida Fourlis, Director of Social Responsibility of the FOURLIS Group, stressed that "It is very important that we all make our best effort to overcome this humanitarian and environmental disaster and lead to a more hopeful future. From our part, we shall continue to carry out actions with respect for people and the planet".
