IKEA Forest Positive Worth 20 Points Due 10/24

Assignment: Read the case below and answer the Critical Thinking questions below.

Clean & Green Business: IKEA Is Forest Positive

IKEA, the multinational Swedish company that makes ready-to-assemble furniture, purchased about 530 million cubic feet of wood in a recent yearthe equivalent of about 14 Empire State Buildings. Although you might not think about how the wood was sourced as youre assembling a new IKEA table, the company is committed to sustainable forestry techniques, which translates to not taking anything from the worlds precious rainforests. IKEAs forest positive commitment promotes the adoption of more sustainable forestry methods across an entire industry and not just in the forests used to make its products. IKEA is also working to end deforestation and illegal logging practices around the world

Questions for Critical Thinking

1. IKEA continually looks for ways to get the most out of the wood it uses by designing products that minimize the amount of wood needed while increasing manufacturing efficiencies. What do you think this means, and what are some examples of this?
2. IKEAs suppliers must comply with the companys forestry standard to ensure that wood has not been grown or harvested in a way that harms the environment. How can this practice be applied to other industries that source heavy volumes of natural resources?

Provide your Answer here: One paragraph for each numbered bullet point. Support your answer with details (explain) (150 words minimum). Rubric: Earn up to 20 points for your write up, Provide a thorough and complete answer to justify your stance. Proofread carefully and include good grammar and syntax usage. Avoid contractions in business writing (don't = do not, please spell out).