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Sika Won Energy Globe Award 2023 in Brazil and Switzerland

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Sika has been honored with the 2023 Energy Globe Award, for its innovative water management program in Brazil and its impactful community engagement efforts in Switzerland. The ceremonies were held on January 22, 2024, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and on January 24, 2024, in Sarnen, Switzerland.

Global Energy Award 2023 Switzerland

Sika received SBTi validation for its net-zero targets

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2024
May

Sika’s near and long-term emissions reduction targets, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)*. This important achievement underscores Sika’s commitment to sustainability and its proactive role in decarbonizing the construction and automotive industries.

Sika obtains "AA" sustainability rating

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Sika obtains an "AA" sustainability rating from MSCI ESG Research and is rated as an industry leader in Sustainalytics ESG Rating. Sika is proud of having improved its performance in two of the most important ESG ratings. The advancement is a result of the high focus the company is placing on sustainability, in all its aspects. The strong positioning was also confirmed by the recently announced inclusion in the DJSI Europe for the third consecutive year. Sika will continue driving the positive development in its own operations as well as facilitating the sustainability journey of its customers.

Together for Sustainability (TfS): TfS Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Guideline released now

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Sika is member of the “Together for Sustainability” (TfS) initiative which aims to improve sustainability practices within chemical supply chains.

Sika supports Circular Horizon

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Sika sponsors Circular Horizon, an association of over 40 students from various fields spread across Universities in Switzerland. The objective of Circular Horizon is to work on carbon removal technologies to sustainably remove CO2 out of the atmosphere and the oceans. The team competes for the XPRIZE Carbon Removal, initiated by the Musk Foundation, by designing, building, and validating a carbon dioxide removal and sequestration technology to reach a processing capacity of 1000 t/CO2 per year.

The green roof of the Pakubuwono Rooftop in Jakarta

Sika keeps improving performance in the S&P ESG Evaluation

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For the third year in a row, Sika achieved a strong sustainability rating in the S&P Global Rating ESG Evaluation, increasing its score from 74 to 75/100. This evaluation reflects S&P Global Ratings' view that Sika embeds sustainability into its processes and products, delivering environmental benefits to customers who are often in hard-to-abate sectors, such as concrete and roofing.

The report reflects that in 2022 Sika committed to set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated targets, covering scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, which is indicative of the company’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint. Moreover, the company's culture fosters an innovative ecosystem where flat hierarchical structures and cross-functional teams are encouraged to develop and execute new concepts.

Sika Sustainable Packaging Challenge Europe 2023

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On December 1st, 2023, Sika hosted the Sustainable Packaging Challenge Europe, showcasing groundbreaking solutions that align with the company's commitment to sustainability.

Sustainable Packaging Challenge Europe 2023

Sika Materiality Analysis 2022: Results now published

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To align the business and sustainability strategy with stakeholder expectations Sika regularly processes a materiality analysis. The outcome is a materiality matrix, showing the topics that matter the most to Sika and its stakeholders. The information gained through this process supports decisions about the direction of the business and sustainability management, identifying risks and opportunities. It also allows the integration of sustainability topics into the Sika Growth Strategy, and the selection as well as the prioritization of focus areas for reporting and communication based on stakeholder needs.

The green roof of Northwestern University’s Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center in Chicago

Sika publishes methodology to calculate its scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG)

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The calculation of scope 3 carbon emissions is an evolving topic based on various data sources. Sika is continuously reviewing the calculation methodology to ensure transparency and data robustness. This process helps Sika better understand how it can lower its scope 3 emissions and engage within the organization. Moreover, the identification of material scope 3 categories provides detailed information to drive scope 3 reduction initiatives.

EcoVadis - Silver for Sika

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SIKA AG has been awarded a Silver medal and has successfully achieved the score of 68/100. This score places Sika in the 91st percentile in the “Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c. industry.

Sika Committed to Vinyl’s Sustainability Initiative

Sika Sarnafil, the worldwide market leader in thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes, is pleased to announce its dedication to further advancing the environmental benefits of Vinyl in the construction industry and beyond.

Application of SikaPlan

Whats the Next Step for a More Sustainable Built Environment?

Not so long ago, commercial office occupiers wanted the kudos of a green building but they weren’t so keen on paying for the specification. Now, things are changing.

High Performance Sealant Gives High Performance Results

Hillary’s Hut at Scott Base was built by a team under Sir Ed Hillary’s leadership in 1957. It is the birthplace of New Zealand’s presence in Antarctica and the departure point for Sir Ed’s famous tractor trip to the South Pole. Sika New Zealand has been a sponsor since 2016 of the Antarctic Heritage Trust. The team has supplied Sika products for both the interior restoration and the successful reroofing of Sir Ed's Hut.

Sika strengthens engagement for Together for Sustainability (TfS)

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Sika is proud to communicate that Katherine Agapitos, Global Product Sustainability Manager at Sika, has been appointed as Chair of the ‘Together for Sustainability’ (TfS) work stream which aims to develop a global solution for scope 3 GHG emissions Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation and sharing.

Planning Bill Letter to PM

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Businesses call on Government to put net zero and nature at the heart of the planning system.

S&P ESG Evaluation confirms once again Sika's strong sustainability position

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For the second year in a row, Sika achieved a strong sustainability rating scoring 74 in the S&P Global Rating ESG Evaluation. This score reflects S&P Global Ratings' view that Sika embeds sustainability into its products, delivering environmental benefits to customers who are often in hard-to-abate sectors. Sika for example enhances its customers' sustainability performance by developing innovative products that require less water or fewer raw materials. The report mentions that the company's culture fosters an innovative ecosystem where flat hierarchical structures and large teams of engineers are encouraged to develop and execute new concepts.

Sika has a portfolio of technologies and products that combines both

SUSTAINABILITY AT SIKA

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An interview with Tom Forsyth, General Manager, Sika UK

Sika joins TNFD Forum to tackle nature-related risks

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Sika AG is supporting the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and joined the TNFD Forum a global multi-disciplinary consultative group of institutions with over 650 Forum members.

High Angle view of a city at waterfront

Sika now member of DJSI Indices

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Sika has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI Europe) as of November 2021, reaching a 85 percentile ranking for its total sustainability score in the chemicals industry.

Sika has a portfolio of technologies and products that combines both

New sustainable roofing technology for sensitive environments

Sika USA has launched its latest flat roofing innovation, a completely unique ‘peel and stick’ self-adhered single ply membrane that does not require a primer. Quick and easy to install, it also mitigates the potential risks associated with adhesives and primers, making it a trusted choice for contractors and specifiers alike.
Sustainable roofing technology for sensitive environments.

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Sika is a member of the Association for the Decarbonization of Industry (VzDI).

Sika has joined the Association for the Decarbonization of Industry in Zug, Switzerland, founded in June 2022, as a member. The aim of the association is to develop holistic approaches to CO2 reduction in industrial applications. The focus is on improving the economic viability of hydrogen technologies and integrating them into an ecosystem that will holistically and sustainably reduce CO2 emissions in high-temperature industrial processes and logistics with a secure energy supply. In conjunction with new manufacturing processes for hydrogen production, solid, powdered carbon is also being produced, which is to be further developed into a sustainable resource for construction and agriculture.

Biomass Balanced Approach for High-Performing Coating Systems

Sika supports its customers with innovative, eco-efficient solutions. In the so-called biomass balance approach, renewable raw materials like bio-based naphtha and biomethane from organic waste are used as raw materials when manufacturing primary chemical products and are fed into the production. The proportion of bio-based raw materials is then arithmetically assigned to certain products according to a certified method. This attribution model is comparable with the principle of green electricity. An independent certification confirms that the initiator of the bio-mass balanced approach has replaced the quantities of fossil resources required for the biomass-balanced product sold with renewable raw materials. In addition, the certification provides the additional benefit of ensuring that sustainably sourced raw materials were used.