IKEA's Janki store, the brand's oldest location in Poland, has completed a 19-month modernisation project focused on energy efficiency and sustainability. As part of this transformation, the store now operates entirely on renewable energy sourced from wind farms owned by Ingka Investments.
The project involved replacing heating and cooling systems with ground-source heat pumps and upgrading ventilation equipment, including the engine room. These improvements align the store's energy performance with global IKEA standards for new builds and support the company's strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Despite the scale of the upgrade, the store remained open throughout, maintaining full customer access. Monika Zielińska, Market Manager of IKEA Janki, credited "effective team planning and cooperation" for the project's success, stating it would guide future upgrades across Poland.
Since completion, the store has seen a 39% reduction in energy consumption, saving approximately 740,806 kWh, and a decrease in CO₂ emissions by 151 tonnes. Additional improvements included new roof layers to reduce heat loss, skylights and solar tubes to enhance natural lighting, and the conversion of 1,170 m² of car park space into green areas with 88 trees and various plantings. These changes aim to lower temperatures and absorb CO₂.
This marks the seventh such project in Poland, following similar upgrades at five newly built IKEA stores and the Distribution Centre in Jarosty. The Janki upgrade demonstrates that even long-standing facilities can be modernised to meet contemporary environmental standards.
Source: www.biznes.meble.pl