HOME furnishing retailer Ikea Philippines has cemented its commitment to lessen its carbon footprint as it tied up with Filipino tech logistics company Mober to provide it with electric vehicles (e-vehicles) for its home delivery service.
Their partnership was announced during Mober’s recent launch of its first electric delivery van in the Philippines.
With online orders now accounting for a significant portion of Ikea’s sales, the company has embarked on a mission to achieve 100 percent e-vehicle delivery by 2030.
“We are working with our transport partners to support this goal. With the first electric vehicle from Mober, for instance, we lower harmful emissions as we deliver home furnishing solutions from our store to the customers’ homes. This is our small collaborative start to tackle climate change and clean transport,” said Ikea Philippines Manager Georg Platzer.
According to Corinna Schuler, director of sustainability and corporate communication for Ikea Southeast Asia, the company is excited to work with like-minded suppliers and transport partners, such as Mober, as it encourages authorities in all the markets where it operates to “help pave the way to low-carbon economy with positive policies and infrastructure.”
“With Mober, we are just getting started on our journey. We are still working toward securing sustainable alternatives to the big trucks we need to deliver large furniture. We hope to see more innovations soon,” she noted.
Ikea opened its first outlet in the Philippines on November 25, 2021. The retailer’s largest store in the world welcomed customers to its new 66,000 square meters facility in Manila.
A pioneer of same day delivery, Mober’s electric delivery fleet boasts a service coverage area of 250 kilometers and serves Metro Manila areas. It offers transparent pricing and precise tracking of goods.
Like Ikea, Mober seeks to reduce its carbon emissions. Plans are afoot to secure a mixed fleet of 100 units of electric vans and trucks by 2030.
“Our goal with our new electric van fleet is to reduce carbon emissions. We are delighted to be collaborating with retail giants like Ikea that are as committed to the reduction of carbon emissions as we are. We look forward to serving the company’s customers with the same level of professionalism and efficiency that we are known for,” said Dennis Ng, Mober CEO and Founder.
Apart from providing e-vehicle home delivery services for Ikea Philippines, Mober also offers kiosk services, back-office customer relations recovery, and furniture assembly.
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