Sika as enabler

Environment

Global trends, such as climate change and raw materials scarcity, increasing urbanization, and population growth confront companies and communities with major economic, social, and ecological challenges. Efficient use of energy and resources is crucial for sustainable development. Sika believes that energy efficiency and mitigation of emissions are key success factors of its overall efficiency efforts.

Environmental Sustainability

Sika strongly contributes to a sustainable development by offering sustainable solutions in construction and transportation, efficient use of energy and all resources, as well as minimizing the amount of waste. Sika believes that global sustainability trends generate opportunities to develop its business and help customers meet the challenges.

Energy

Efficient use of energy and resources is crucial for sustainable development. Sika’s production and distribution activities are less energy intensive than its supplier industries, specifically the chemical industry, but base to a large extent on non renewable energy sources.

Circular Economy and Materials

Sika’s initiatives impact the development towards a circular economy in its industry, ranging from alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 11, 12, and 13, to the partnering with downstream customers, universities and startups to co-design and implement products.

Water

Water is an important input material for Sika’s production. The increasing water scarcity in many regions of the world may be a potential threat to business growth and expansion. Especially in regions where freshwater is scarce, businesses may be exposed to water shortages, lower water quality, water price volatility, and reputational issues.

The green roof of the Pakubuwono Rooftop in Jakarta

Emissions

Sika monitors its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as part of the environmental responsibility the company has for climate.

Blue sedimentation tanks in waste water treatment plant in Wroclaw in Poland

Waste

The efficient use of input materials for production and the recycling of materials to reduce waste are key priorities for Sika. The company reduces the amount of waste per ton sold by putting in place activities such as optimization of the production planning, streamlining the production process layout, and the reuse of production waste.