For three years in a row, 2007, 2008 and 2009,  Ikea was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a research-based international think tank that evaluates more than 10,000 companies to determine winners.

“Ikea has proven to be one of the world leaders in upholding high ethical standards, making it a true standout in its industry, especially as unethical business actions and decisions grab headlines each day,” said Alex Brigham, executive director of the Ethisphere Institute.

The methodology used by the firm includes reviewing a business’s history of ethics, litigation and regulatory infractions, evaluating its investment in sustainable business practices and looking at activities that might improve corporate citizenship.

While there are always individual problems and some folks have had bad experiences, it’s really nice to know that behind the scenes IKEA really does try to live up to their espoused ideals :).

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