Better Health for All

Sika's operations have resulted in environmental penalties, including a $16,700 fine for Clean Air Act violations in February 2025

, a $12,000 fine for Clean Water Act violations in November 2023 , and a RMB 20,000 fine for air pollution control violations in June 2021 . Additionally, two spills in Uruguay in 2024 and 2025 led to fines . Despite these, Sika has Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets from May 2024 to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 20% and Scope 3 by 20-23% from a 2022 baseline , and aims to reduce waste disposed and water discharge by 15% each per ton sold from a 2023 baseline . In 2024, actual reductions were 10.3% for Scope 1 and 2 GHG , 7.0% for water discharge , and 4.0% for waste disposed . Regarding product safety, 5.1% of Sika's global turnover in 2024 came from products containing substances listed in the EU Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) . However, Sika generated no revenue from products listed under the EU Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation in 2024 . The company assesses 100% of its chemical products for health and safety , provides Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all products , and reported no non-compliance with SDS or significant marketing violations in 2023 or 2024 . Sika has reduced VOC emissions by up to 90% in some Sikafloor® solutions and eliminated H360 labeling (hazardous to reproduction) for certain products , improving indoor air quality and installer safety . Its seamless floor systems eliminate bacteria breeding sites in healthcare facilities . During the coronavirus pandemic, Sika produced and donated over 10,000 liters of hand sanitizer , distributed protective gear , and 3D printed face shields . For employee mental health, Sika offers access to psychologists and podcasts in some Middle Eastern countries and an anonymous mental health hotline in the UK . In 2024, Sika experienced one data breach in an EU country , which was communicated to local authorities with no additional follow-up activities .

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Sika AG is a specialty chemicals company that develops and produces systems and products for the building sector and motor vehicle industry

. Its core business does not involve lending, insuring, moving, or storing money. Therefore, all KPIs related to financial services, such as underserved client share, pricing fairness, exploitative fee exposure, financial inclusion initiatives, customer finance data accessibility, fair lending compliance, wealth building outcomes, profit reinvestment in community finance, financial literacy initiatives, debt burden ratio, geographic inclusion for financial access points, and product simplicity for financial products, are not applicable to its operations.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

The company recorded 14 substantiated labor-law or human-rights violations in 2023 and 2024, including one fatality, multiple serious OSHA safety violations, a wage and hour violation, and seven confirmed cases of discrimination and harassment.

In 2024, the Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) was 0.806 per 200,000 hours. Approximately 45% of the total workforce was covered by trade unions or work councils in 2024. The employee engagement score in 2024 was 86 out of 100. The voluntary employee turnover rate was 7.9% in 2024. In 2024, 11.4% of the workforce was on temporary or apprenticeship/internship contracts, with no intended differences in benefits compared to full-time employees.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

77% of Sika Group's direct spending in 2024 was covered by suppliers who signed its revised Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC), an increase from 55% in 2023.

Sika requires all suppliers to sign the SCoC, which reflects principles from the UN Global Compact, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and ILO Declaration. The company is a member of the 'Together for Sustainability' (TfS) initiative and utilizes its assessment framework and digital tools for supplier sustainability evaluation.

Honest & Fair Business

Sika AG was fined $1.1 million by Morocco's Competition Council on May 5, 2022, for failing to consult the regulator before an acquisition.

The company's board in 2024 had 87.5% independent members. Sika maintains an anti-corruption policy that includes training and audits, supported by a Code of Conduct and a Supplier Code of Conduct. Additionally, a formal whistleblower protection policy, the Sika Trust Line, is in place, ensuring a 7-day acknowledgment for reports, an investigation process, confidentiality, and a no-retaliation clause.

Kind to Animals

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess SIKA.XETRA against any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs. The articles discuss general sustainability, environmental protection, and supplier codes of conduct

, but do not provide measurable information on cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, humane operations, wildlife conservation impact with specific metrics, ethical input substitution, animal-related supplier audits for welfare, cage-free sourcing, animal agriculture ethics, or engagement in animal welfare policy.

No War, No Weapons

Sika's Supplier Code of Conduct adheres to the highest humanitarian procurement standards globally, requiring compliance with international human rights and labor standards, including the UN Global Compact, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and ILO conventions

. The code mandates zero tolerance for child labor, forced labor, modern slavery, and restrictions on freedom of association , and all suppliers are required to sign and adhere to it . Furthermore, Sika reported that no conflict minerals were identified in its supply chain .

Planet-Friendly Business

Sika's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions were 15,908,000 tCO2e in 2024.

Its science-based targets, validated by SBTi in May 2024, commit to a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2032 (2022 baseline), with a long-term 90% reduction across all scopes by 2050, aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. The share of renewable energy in total energy consumption was 28.5% in 2024. Water intensity was 126.6 m3 per CHF million net revenue in 2024, with 23.8% of water withdrawal from water-stressed basins. The waste recycling rate was 49.2% in 2024, and recycled input materials constituted 1.7% of total input materials. Sika conducted 54 environmental impact assessments in 2024 and recorded one environmental compliance violation. TCFD recommendations implementation is progressing, including climate scenario analysis, but with noted gaps. Climate scenario analysis focuses on 1.5°C and 4.4°C global warming scenarios, with financial impacts quantified for 2032 and 2050. The company discloses that fossil-fired power plants risk becoming stranded assets, with financial impact quantification for physical and transition risks.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Sika reports that 64% of its General Managers are from the country they manage.

The company's Values and Principles and Code of Conduct are available in 49 languages, and its employee survey is conducted in 33 languages, with Safety Data Sheets also provided in required local languages. No cultural appropriation incidents are mentioned in the provided information. Sika also engages with local communities through its "Sika Cares" program, sponsoring 524 projects in 63 countries in 2024, with employees contributing 5,849 volunteering days and benefiting 130,194 individuals. The company fosters ongoing dialogue with local communities via open-door events and special contact numbers, and less than 5% of General Managers reported community complaints in 2023.

Safe & Smart Tech

Sika has an AI Governance framework in place for embedding AI into the organization, and AI is covered in an Executive Development Program.

Mandatory e-learning on "IT Security for Users" is required for every employee, and phishing awareness campaigns and simulated attacks are organized regularly, with key improvements made in relevant metrics. Additionally, 90% of procurement staff completed e-learning on supplier engagement. No incidents of unauthorized data use were reported to authorities in 2023, and measures are in place to protect against unauthorized data access, use, destruction, or disclosure. Users are granted rights to access, correct, complete, erase, transfer, restrict, or object to the use of their personal data, and tools are provided for self-management and opting out of certain data usages. Vulnerability and patch management processes, along with scanning services for internal IT infrastructure, are in place, and Sika participates in vulnerability management programs. Privacy Impact Assessments are conducted in accordance with legal requirements and business policies. The effectiveness of Sika’s cybersecurity framework is tested regularly, utilizing Red Teaming/Purple Teaming exercises, vulnerability scanning, and external security rating services. Sika collects, processes, and transfers personal data only when necessary, and data is stored only as necessary, with anonymization/pseudonymization when no longer needed. Sika demonstrates compliance with data protection laws in 103 countries, including US state data privacy laws (like CCPA), Swiss FADP, and EU GDPR. A dedicated team and local Data Protection Managers ensure compliance, and the company is proactively preparing for emerging regulations like CSRD and CSDDD.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Sika achieved a waste diversion rate of 49.2% in 2024, increasing from 40.4% in 2022.

The company's product packaging includes 60% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials. However, only 1.7% of total input materials used in production were recycled materials in 2024. Sika has implemented numerous waste reduction initiatives, such as optimizing production planning, reusing production offal, developing new formulations with recycled aggregates, and launching Sustainable Packaging Challenges across various regions. In 2024, 16.9% of hazardous waste was directed to landfill. The company has no reported waste disposal violations. Sika has set a company-wide target to reduce non-recoverable waste disposed per ton sold by 15% by 2028. Suppliers are required to operate in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.