Sika AG
Sika's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sika completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Sika has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sika's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sika amounted to 356,833 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sika increased by 1.36%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Sika's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sika's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sika were 168,946 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Sika reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sika's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 91.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sika's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sika's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Sika's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sika reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 68,404 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 187,887 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Sika reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sika's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 20.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sika's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sika's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Sika use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sika reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Sika's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Sika's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sika reported 15,551,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Sika includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Sika's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sika's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sika reported total Scope 3 emissions of 15,551,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 67.76% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 32.24% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Sika reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sika's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 50,064.52%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sika's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sika's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sika disclose?
In 2024, Sika reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Sika's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sika's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 8,139,000 tCO₂e (52.34%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 4,892,000 tCO₂e (31.46%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,502,000 tCO₂e (9.66%)
Sika's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sika’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sika reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 168,946 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,990 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13.01 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Sika's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sika's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sika reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 51.43, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Sika rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sika ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Sika is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Sika's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sika reported a total carbon footprint of 15,907,833 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.92% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Sika's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.76% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.18%.a