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Sika

Sika AG, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1910, Sika has established itself as a key player in the construction and automotive industries, providing innovative solutions that enhance durability and sustainability. The company’s core offerings include adhesives, sealants, and concrete additives, all designed to improve performance and efficiency in various applications. Sika's commitment to research and development has led to numerous industry milestones, positioning it as a trusted partner for construction professionals worldwide. With a strong market presence and a reputation for quality, Sika continues to drive advancements in material technology, making significant contributions to modern infrastructure and building projects.

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86

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

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Sika's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sika AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 15,369,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 170,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 95,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 15,104,000,000 kg CO2e. Sika has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Their near-term targets include a reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2032, using 2022 as the baseline year, and a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, Sika aims for a long-term reduction of 90% in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as of May 2024, reinforcing Sika's commitment to align with global climate goals. The company has been actively working on reducing its carbon footprint, with a specific focus on improving emissions intensity per tonne sold, reflecting their dedication to sustainability in the chemicals sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sika's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sika is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sika is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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