JYSK launches Smart Store concept to reduce energy consumption
Tests to reduce energy use in JYSK stores show potential for savings of up to 25% per store. The results mark an important step in JYSK’s efforts to decrease emissions.
Topics: Environment, Energy
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JYSK reaches first milestone for climate targets
JYSK has now engaged all of its suppliers in the work with setting SBTi-validated climate targets, and 94% of JYSK’s suppliers, measured by emissions, have committed to JYSK that they will set SBTi-approved reduction targets on their own emissions by FY28.
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JYSK installs its biggest solar panel farm at distribution centre in Poland
With nearly 4,000 solar panels, JYSK’s distribution centre in Radomsko, Poland, now produces up to 30% of its own electricity with renewable sources, supporting the company’s goal to reduce CO₂ emissions.
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JYSK reaches goal on responsibly sourced wood
This week, JYSK has two reasons to celebrate Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®). JYSK is supporting FSC Week in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, while also marking the company’s achievement of only sourcing FSC®-certified wood.
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Solar panels produce power for JYSK's distribution centres
As part of reducing its CO2e emissions, JYSK installs solar panels on the roofs of its distribution centres.
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JYSK reaches important goal for textile products
From 1 January 2025, all newly purchased cotton used in JYSK's textile products is from more sustainable cotton production instead of conventional cotton.
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JYSK will work closely with suppliers to reach newly approved climate targets
The internationally acclaimed Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved JYSK's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in accordance with the Paris Agreement. The greatest impact will come from reducing emissions in the production of products.
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JYSK signs up to Science Based Targets initiative
The global retail company has committed to the internationally recognised Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to contribute to limiting global warming.
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JYSK as a company achieves certification within recycled materials
For several years, JYSK has sold GRS certified products with recycled materials, and with a GRS certification as a company, the international home furnishing retailer now increases the focus on this work.
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Improved packaging and production of pillows saves millions of plastic handles and metal zippers
In March 2023, all ergonomic pillows in the WELLPUR assortment by JYSK will be launched in stores and online with improved packaging and production that saves millions of plastic handles and metal zippers every year.
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JYSK saves on energy
JYSK takes responsibility and saves on energy in all locations throughout the organisation. This includes a decrease in electricity usage and control of temperature regulating appliances.
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New packaging in JYSK will remove 27 million plastic bags a year
Starting from now, JYSK will change the packaging on bed linen and sheets from plastic bags to FSCTMcertified paper bands. This will remove 27 million plastic bags each year, and is just another example of JYSK’s sustainability efforts.
Sustainability is an important part of JYSK’s strategy. JYSK is striving to make renewable and more sustainable packaging that is easy to recycle. Now JYSK is t -
JYSK commits to more sustainable cotton
By the end of 2024, all cotton for JYSK's textile products will be either recycled or sourced in a more sustainable way.
JYSK is working on several fronts to reduce the negative impact on the environment. One of the things the company focuses on is the raw materials used for their products.
Therefore, JYSK has now set a specific goal for cotton: By the end of 2024, all cotton sourced for the -
JYSK commits to 100 percent sustainable wood
As of 1 January 2022, all new wooden products launched in JYSK will be FSC certified. By the end of 2024, all wood products in JYSK will be made from FSC certified wood.
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Sustainability Manager to drive environmental change in JYSK
JYSK is stepping up its ongoing work with sustainability with the recruitment of Sam Harrington as Sustainability Manager. His job will be to further drive environmental change throughout the company.
