Sustainability at Sika

Sika’s strong performance is founded on the company’s entrepreneurial philosophy and the Sika Spirit, which is a synonym for the set of five values and principles that make up the DNA and culture of the company: Customer First, Courage for Innovation, Sustainability and Integrity, Empowerment and Respect, and Manage for Results.

Business Model:
Creating Value for Stakeholders

Sika creates sustainable value for its customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. This includes governments through taxes, employees through compensation and benefits, shareholders through dividends, suppliers and service providers through raw material and service prices, and society through taxes and community projects. Part of the value earned is retained in the company and invested in future growth.

Strategy 2028

The Sika Strategy 2028, “Beyond the Expected” is based on four pillars: Market Penetration, Innovation & Sustainability, Acquisitions, and People & Culture, including a set of both financial and non-financial targets. With these pillars, sustainability comes into further focus.

Performance 2025

GHG emissions -20% scope 1 and 2 absolute GHG emissions¹, 2022 baseline.	–6.1%
Waste disposed -15% of waste disposed per ton sold, 2023 baseline.	–5.7%
Water discharge -15% of water discharge per ton sold, 2023 baseline.	–3.4%
Employee engagement score >80 employee engagement score².	86/100

1 Based on market-based GHG emissions.
2 Measured through a Global Employee Survey every two years. The last survey was conducted in 2024, the next one will take place in 2026.

ESG Compensation Scheme

Sika's compensation scheme for Group Management and Senior Management is aligned with the non-financial pillars of Strategy 2028. The short-term incentive (STI) includes a 10% weighting for safety, with a focus on reducing Lost Time Accidents (LTAs). The long-term incentive (LTI) incorporates environmental targets, with a 20% weighting, out of which 10% weighting refers to scope 1 and 2 absolute GHG emissions reduction (reflecting Sika's net zero commitment), 5% refers to water discharge intensity reduction, and the remaining 5% refers to waste disposed intensity reduction.

Sika’s Way to Net Zero

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) in May 2024. This important achievement underscores Sika’s commitment to sustainability and its proactive role in decarbonizing the construction and mobility, as well as other industries we serve.