BWI and IKEA strengthened their collaboration in January 2026 through a joint visit to an IKEA supplier in southern Brazil, gaining first-hand insight into forest management, production processes, and the implementation of the IWAY code of conduct.

The visit offered a valuable opportunity to see how supplier teams operate locally and how close day-to-day cooperation with IKEA supports responsible practices on the ground. The joint delegation explored how sustainability ambitions and labour standards are put into practice and audited. 

Seeing operations on the ground, from forest management to production, helped contextualise standards and highlighted the importance of continuous engagement with suppliers, unions, and workers.

Open discussions between BWI, IKEA, and the supplier throughout the visit helped build trust, deepen understanding, and reinforce shared commitments across the supply chain. The visit was considered informative and positive by all involved. It marked another step forward in the ongoing collaboration between BWI and IKEA and set a strong foundation for future joint activities.