The repercussions of climate change are preoccupying the political establishment, the private sector, and society in general all around the world. Given the backdrop of natural catastrophes, melting ice masses, rising sea levels, and decreasing biodiversity, themes such as sustainability, environmental protection, and climate change are no longer niche subjects – they are burning topics of debate in media, politics, society, and the economy.

At Sika, initiatives, measures, and products that contribute to decarbonization and therefore the reduction of CO2 emissions are given the highest priority. The company has consistently aligned its organization with sustainable development. It makes resource-efficient solutions available to its clients and strives to reduce its own CO2 footprint on an ongoing basis.

Latest Examples for Sika Initiatives, Technologies and Solutions

Sterile High Precision Manufacturing Laboratory where Scientists in Protective Coverall's Turn on Machninery, Use Computers and Microscopes, doing Pharmaceutics, Biotechnology and Semiconductor Research.

Important Focus Areas for R&D Initiatives Driving Net Zero

Sika is keen to advance its own net-zero targets and also help its customers along this path.
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Cool Roofs Reduce Urban Heat Island Effect

Many urban and suburban areas have higher temperatures than their rural surroundings. This temperature difference indicates that they are urban heat islands. The annual mean air temperature in a city of a million or more people can easily be 1 to 4°C warmer than in the rural surroundings. On a clear, calm night the difference can measure even 12°C or more. The main cause of urban heat island effect is the modification of the land surface in cities. Natural vegetation is replaced by the built environment. Most surfaces of new structures are characterized by low solar reflectance and high impermeability. Additionally, they are often built with high-density materials which absorb great amounts of thermal energy and release it as heat.