Advancing toward a net zero future

Climate change is a key strategic topic for Sika. The company is committed to reducing its GHG emissions across its value chain in line with the objective of the Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Through clear targets, robust measurement, and long-term planning, Sika aims to decarbonize its business and contribute to the transition to a net zero economy.

Sika’s net zero commitment

Addressing climate change is an integral part of Sika’s strategic development. Sika supports the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and recognizes the important role companies play in mitigating climate change. Following its official commitment in September 2022, Sika received the SBTi validation of its near and long-term emissions reduction targets in May 2024. It reflects Sika’s proactive role in decarbonizing the construction sector and automotive industry, helping its customers along this path with low-carbon solutions.

Over recent years, the company has launched multiple initiatives to systematically understand its emissions profile, identify effective decarbonization levers and implement related projects. This ongoing effort provides the foundation for a structured, long-term approach to reducing emissions and transforming the business toward a low-carbon future.

Sika supports the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and recognizes the important role companies play in mitigating climate change. In September 2022, Sika officially committed to set science-based emission reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement. In May 2024, Sika received SBTi validation of its near- and long-term targets.  

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GHG emissions monitoring and reporting

Sika monitors and reports its GHG emissions as part of its environmental responsibility and climate governance. GHG emissions are assessed across scope 1, 2, and 3 in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Continuous assessment and transparent reporting of GHG emissions form the foundation of Sika’s climate action and support the development of a long-term net zero roadmap.

With Strategy 2028, Sika has set an interim objective to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 20%, while advancing scope 3 emissions reductions in line with its net zero commitment. Since 2023, GHG emissions performance (scope 1 and 2) is directly linked to the compensation scheme of Group Management and Senior Managers, ensuring accountability at the highest level.

Upstream value chain

Achieving net zero requires close collaboration across the value chain, with suppliers playing a critical role. Strong partnerships are therefore essential, as reflected in Sika’s supplier engagement approach.

As part of this approach, supplier sustainability meetings are regularly organized between Sika's procurement professionals and suppliers across all regions and procurement categories. These discussions focus on climate-related strategies and targets carbon footprint impacts at raw material level, and related reduction levers.

  • Emission transparency: Collecting supplier-specific data is critical to improve data accuracy, consistency, and reliability at raw material level. This data enables Sika to have better visibility into the carbon footprint of purchased goods. Transparency is the foundation for informed decision-making and targeted actions, ensuring that emission sources are clearly identified and tracked.
  • Emission reduction: Building on transparency, the next step is reducing emissions through strategic collaboration with suppliers. By leveraging supplier-specific data, procurement teams can work closely with suppliers to identify opportunities for raw material replacement with lower-carbon alternatives. This data-driven approach fosters trust and partnership, ultimately leading to innovative solutions and offers of lower-carbon raw materials, aligning with Sika’s strategy 2028 and net zero commitment.

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Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

Sika recognizes that climate change presents both risks and opportunities that can affect its long-term performance. Climate-related considerations are therefore integrated into the company’s risk management and strategic planning processes.

By assessing how climate-related risks and opportunities impact the business, and by developing appropriate responses in line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Sika is working to ensure long-term sustainability and business resilience.