Management and Organization
Over the past years, Sika has strengthened its sustainability organization, defining new roles and responsibilities throughout all levels of the organization.
Research and Development
The research and development of new products, systems, technologies, applications, and production processes form the basis of Sika’s innovations. Its research activities are carried out by more than 1,700 employees across 18 global Technology Centers, and over 100 local and regional research and development facilities which are globally aligned to Sika Technology AG.
18 Global Technology Centers in 8 countries
1 Global Technology Center in France
Lyon
2 Global Technology Centers in Switzerland
Zurich
Sarnen
6 Global Technology Centers in Germany
Stuttgart
Leimen
Hamburg
Rosendahl
Trostberg
Augsburg
1 Global Technology Center in Spain
Alcobendas (Madrid)
2 Global Technology Centers in the UK
Preston
Welwyn Garden City
2 Global Technology Centers in the USA
Lyndhurst
Madison Heights
2 Global Technology Centers in Japan
Hiratsuka
3 Global Technology Centers in China
Suzhou
Shanghai
Xinghuo
"Sika is committed to reducing the impact of climate change through its products, solutions and services. It’s our ambition to combine sustainability with high performance. We help our customers reduce their carbon footprint through technology platforms that provide sustainable solutions for industry and construction." Patricia Heidtman, Chief Innovation & Sustainability Officer
The Chief Innovation & Sustainability Officer combines Innovation and Sustainability. That allows Sika to strengthen and accelerate its concept for enabling sustainable construction and transportation by placing sustainability aspects at the core of strategic and operational innovation processes, while simultaneously driving operational leverage and excellence across the organization. To help address the global challenge, Sika is addressing climate change comprehensively in its strategic development and has laid important foundations to become a net zero company by 2050.