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Ingka Group’s Podcast Focuses on Young Environmental & Social Justice Activists
February 8,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
In Ingka Group’s latest podcast episode, Kat Wirth speaks with Cathy Li and Siddhi Pal from the Ingka Young Leaders Forum, a group of independent young activists and professionals committed to advancing environmental and social justice. Their collective experience spans building movements, shaping international policies, and empowering grassroots communities, all aimed at securing justice, sustainable development, and peace for people and our planet. The discussion highlights the Young Leaders Forum crucial role in challenging and guiding Ingka Group on its Annual Summary and Sustainability Report (ASSR) and its broader societal contributions.
Key takeaways include:
The forum directly engages with Ingka Group’s senior leadership, offering insights on sustainability, human rights, digital ethics (including AI literacy), and fostering peace and justice. This collaboration ensures mutual learning and fresh perspectives.
The community of young leaders commends Ingka Group’s reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, advancements in nature and biodiversity, commitment to fair wages, and progress in digital ethics.
However, they urge Ingka Group to advance its efforts on climate adaptation and resilience, circularity, and plastics, and developing targets for petrochemical production. The Young Leaders Forum also calls for greater transparency on AI’s workforce impact and deeper integration of co-worker perspectives in AI governance.
The forum emphasizes Ingka Group’s unique role in influencing consumer behavior and the importance of honest communication to build trust. They advocate for increased multi-stakeholder collaboration to address complex global challenges.
The Young Leaders Forum’s involvement highlights Ingka Group’s commitment to integrating diverse youth perspectives into its core strategies, shaping its journey towards a more just and sustainable future.