Akkim Yapı Kimyasalları Completes Carbon Footprint and Water Footprint Studies

Akkim Yapı Kimyasalları has completed its corporate carbon footprint, water footprint and product carbon footprint studies in line with its sustainability goals. The company, which already meets 100 percent of the electricity it uses in production from renewable sources thanks to the solar power plant investment it previously put into operation, has brought its environmental performance to a measurable structure that can be verified against international standards with its new studies.

The studies, carried out in accordance with international ISO standards, were verified by the independent auditing organization TÜV AUSTRIA. This process supports Akkim's approach to monitoring and assessing its environmental impacts and improving its sustainability performance.

Environmental Performance Is Measured Against International Standards

As part of the studies, the direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions within Akkim's defined organizational boundaries were calculated. The corporate carbon footprint, water footprint and product carbon footprint analyses were carried out within the framework of the relevant international standards.

The study completed within the scope of Corporate Carbon Footprint (ISO 14064-1) contributes to the assessment of the company's emission sources and the prioritization of emission reduction efforts to be implemented in the future.

In the Water Footprint (ISO 14046) study, the potential environmental impacts related to water use were analyzed using a life cycle assessment approach. The data obtained forms a basis that supports the more responsible management of water resources.

Within the scope of Product Carbon Footprint (ISO 14067), the greenhouse gas emissions of the products covered by the study within the defined life cycle boundaries were calculated. The results are important in terms of assessing product-based carbon impacts and identifying reduction opportunities.

Sustainability Goals Are Being Integrated into Business Processes

Akkim Yapı Kimyasalları, which continues its operations under Switzerland-headquartered Sika AG, aims to create long-term value by integrating sustainability into all areas of its operations in line with Sika's 2028 Strategy.

The environmental footprint studies completed by the company provide an infrastructure aimed at the more conscious use of natural resources, the reduction of environmental impacts and the support of long-term sustainability goals.

Measuring and managing environmental impacts is important not only for the company's operations but also for the protection of natural resources and leaving a more livable environment for future generations. Akkim Yapı Kimyasalları continues its efforts for a more sustainable future in line with this approach.

About Akkim Yapı Kimyasalları

Akkim Yapı Kimyasalları Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. operates in the fields of adhesives for industrial and individual use, polyurethane filling and assembly foams, joint filling products, silicones and mastics, and technical aerosols.

The company, which develops chemical products for the construction, furniture, automotive, and boat and yacht maintenance industries, offers its customers a wide product portfolio with more than 450 product varieties. In this context, it enables its customers to meet most of their needs from a single point and to save time and costs in their operational processes.

Exporting to 130 countries, Akkim is among Türkiye's largest 500 industrial companies. In addition to its two factories in Türkiye, it also produces value-added products at its facility in Romania.

Akkim Yapı Kimyasalları has been continuing its operations under Switzerland-headquartered Sika AG as of September 2026.