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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