Sun Chemical Highlights Industry Firsts In Sustainability Report
Sun Chemical has released its 15th annual Sustainability Report, highlighting steady progress in circular product innovation, emissions reduction and industry collaboration. The report outlines the company’s journey towards net carbon neutrality by 2050, with Sun Chemical already 86% of the way to achieving its 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target.
This progress is driven by the company’s “Five Rs” sustainability framework—Reuse, Reduce, Renew, Recycle and Redesign, which guides innovation across its global operations, product development and partnerships.
The 2025 report showcases several industry-first achievements, including the launch of a negative Product Carbon Footprint biorenewable black pigment and the development of recycle-ready inks, coatings and adhesives. It also highlights Sun Chemical’s continued leadership in supplier sustainability, reflected in strong EcoVadis performance across its global supply chain, as well as the expansion of circular partnerships to advance closed-loop packaging solutions.
Operational improvements such as reduced energy consumption, lower waste generation and decreased water usage across manufacturing sites are detailed, alongside ongoing investments in renewable energy and certification programmes. Reducing the industry’s contribution to microplastics remains a key sustainability focus.
Commenting on the report, Michael Simoni, Director, Global Sustainability at Sun Chemical, said the company’s sustainability strategy is delivering measurable outcomes through product innovation and partnerships that support customer environmental goals, underpinned by a strong commitment to transparent reporting. Daniel Grell, Vice President, Environmental, Health and Safety, added that the progress reflects a company-wide effort to rethink how products are formulated, produced and delivered, laying the foundation for a circular, low-carbon future that benefits both customers and the environment.
