Sika Sustainable Solutions
Strategic Sustainability Challenges for Sika
Resource and energy demand
Population growth
Climate change
Water demand
Challenge #1: increasing demand for resources
and energy
Sika Solutions
Concrete production
Admixtures for quality
concrete made with
recycled aggregates
Admixtures for on-site
recycling of excavated
material
Cement production
Grinding aids for energy-
efficient cement
production
Focus: Energy- and resource-efficiency
Sika Solutions
Sealing / bonding of insulating glass and windows
Special sealant for argon-filled insulating glass
Sealants ensure a tight building envelope and prevent
energy loss through air exchange and wet insulation
Bonding technology for energy-efficient and lighter
windows
Focus: Energy- and resource-efficiency
Challenge #2: climate change and regulation of
the carbon economy
Sika Solutions
Focus: reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Switch to low carbon
Adhesives for the solar industry
Solar roofs
Highly reflective liquid and roofing membranes
Sika Solutions
Wind energy
Adhesives for the development of long-lasting
wind turbines
Protection against the elements
Admixture technology
Focus: reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Challenge #3: water shortage and poor water
quality
Sika Solutions
Optimized water management
Admixtures and mortars for watertight concrete
Joint sealing systems for waterproof structures
Internal coatings for the storage of potable water
Focus: ensuring water supply in the future
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Focus: ensuring water supply in the future
Waste Water
Mortars for concrete repair
Coatings for surface protection
Waterproofing as integral environmental protection
Challenge #4: population growth and
urbanization
Sika Solutions
Investing in public
transportation
Construction chemicals
Technical equipment
Waterproofing membranes
Focus: customized solutions for efficient infrastructure
Strengthening the
structure
Composite systems for
durable infrastructure
Roofing systems for better urban climates
Highly reflective membranes for cool roofs in hot climates
Root resistant membranes for green roofs
Focus: customized solutions for efficient infrastructure
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Sika Solutions for Green Building Programs
Most important Green Building Programs
Sika Systems contribute towards the Green Building Certification rating by • choosing climate protection solution
• recycling of roofing membranes
• controlling storm water runoff with green roofs
• reducing the heat island effect with HR membranes
• using high performance thermal insulation
Sika Cooperations & Commitments
Sika focuses on projects managed by „Living Lakes“ and
supports the protection and rehabilitation of lakes,
wetlands and their catchment areas
Voluntary contract with Swiss government to reduce
CO2-emissions. The contract covers about 20% of the
worldwide CO2-emissions of Sika
We engage worldwide in sustainable construction and
aim to effectively contribute to sustainable human
progress
Sika is certified according to ISO 14001 since 1997.
Operations and strategies are aligned with universally
accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor,
environment and anti-corruption
Sustainability on www.sika.com
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