Improving energy efficiency and renewable sourcing across operations

While Sika’s production and distribution activities are less energy-intensive than those of many supplier industries, they rely largely on non-renewable energy sources. Energy is one of the main resource inputs to Sika’s operations, driving scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions.

Recognizing the strong link between energy use and climate change mitigation, Sika’s Strategy 2028 prioritizes energy efficiency and renewable energy sourcing as key components of its climate strategy and net zero roadmap.  

Energy efficiency in own operations

Sika takes responsibility for minimizing energy consumption and improving efficiency throughout its operations. The company focuses on optimizing energy use across manufacturing processes, buildings, and logistics to reduce GHG emissions.

Key focus areas include drying, mixing, heating, cooling, ventilation, pumping, building heating and air conditioning, as well as transportation. By continuously improving process efficiency, Sika limits direct emissions from fuel use and indirect emissions associated with electricity consumption.

Energy initiatives and implementation

Sika drives energy efficiency initiatives through a structured approach based on three main categories:

  • Manufacturing process optimization
    Improving operational efficiency without major equipment changes, for example through reducing idle time, optimizing production planning and changeovers between production runs, process automation, heat and energy recovery, compressed air control, and efficient cooling systems. As natural gas is the main source of Sika’s direct GHG emissions, sand dryer optimization is a key focus in mortar production.
  • Equipment and infrastructure optimization
    Upgrading equipment and buildings infrastructure to reduce energy consumption, including electrification of machinery and vehicles, energy-efficient HVAC systems, improved insulation, LED lighting, optimized compressed air networks, heat recovery systems, and on-site renewable energy installations.
  • Structural changes
    Long-term measures such as consolidating production sites, centralizing manufacturing of specific products to avoid duplication, or optimizing logistics.

Renewable energy

Increasing the share of energy from renewable sources is a key element of Sika’s climate strategy and net zero roadmap, particularly for reducing scope 2 GHG emissions. Sika aims to maximize its renewable electricity share through a combination of externally sourced renewable instruments and expanded on-site generation. The company continues to invest in on-site renewable electricity production, supporting both GHG emissions reduction and energy resilience.