- MBCC acquisition negatively impacted some ESG metrics (e.g., GHG emissions, renewable energy share, women in workforce)
- Water scarcity and water-related extreme weather events pose a threat to business operations
- Need to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for raw materials
- Need to reduce hazardous substances in products and processes
Sika AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Sika AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.3M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 160.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 85.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 15.1M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
15.3M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
55.6% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
4.5M m3/year
2023
Waste
165.2K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
4.6K TJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 160.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 85.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.1M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.3M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 238.5K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2020 | 239.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 167.0K tCO2e (Scope 12 & 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions per ton sold (scope 1 and 2) by -4.4%
- Reduced energy consumption per ton sold by -6.2%
- Reduced waste generation per ton sold by -2.5%
- Increased recycling rate of total waste by +7.5%
- Reduced water consumption per ton sold by -12.2%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by -42%, Scope 3 emissions by -25% by 2032 (SBTi targets)
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050 (SBTi targets)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate PerformanceEnergyWaste/WaterCommunity EngagementOccupational SafetySustainable Solutions