Sun Chemical Releases 15th Sustainability Report Highlighting Ambitious Targets and Industry Firsts
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK – 11th December 2025 – Sun Chemical has released its fifteenth annual Sustainability Report, underscoring the company’s continued progress toward advancing circular product innovation and fostering industry collaboration for a more sustainable future.
The report details Sun Chemical’s ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net carbon neutrality by 2050; Sun Chemical is 86% of the way to achieving its 2030 target.
Sun Chemical continues to demonstrate measurable progress driven by its “five Rs” framework—Reuse, Reduce, Renew, Recycle and Redesign—which guides sustainable innovation across its global operations, products and partnerships.
“This year’s report showcases the tangible outcomes of our sustainability strategy, from breakthrough low-carbon products to new partnerships that support our customers’ environmental goals,” said Michael Simoni, Director, Global Sustainability, Sun Chemical. “Our commitment to transparent sustainability progress ensures we continue to deliver meaningful results.”
· Breakthrough product innovations, such as a negative Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) biorenewable black pigment and recycle-ready inks, coatings and adhesives
· Continued leadership in supplier sustainability, with strong performance and recognition through the EcoVadis scoring system, reflecting alignment across Sun Chemical’s global supply chain
· Expansion of circular partnerships, advancing closed-loop packaging solutions and collaboration with key value chain partners to accelerate the transition to a circular economy
· Reinforced executive commitment to transparency, emphasising data-driven reporting and measurable outcomes in sustainability performance.
The report also highlights Sun Chemical’s operational efficiencies, including reductions in energy use, waste generation, and water consumption across its global manufacturing network, alongside continued investment in renewable energy projects and certification programs.
Reducing the industry’s significant contribution of microplastics is another factor shaping ongoing sustainability priorities.
“Our progress reflects a company-wide effort to innovate how we formulate, produce and deliver our products,” said Daniel Grell, Vice President, Environmental, Health and Safety, Sun Chemical. “Through collaboration and innovation, we’re building the foundation for a circular, low-carbon future that benefits both our customers and the planet.”
To download Sun Chemical’s 2025 Sustainability Report, visit www.sunchemical.com/sustainability.
About Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.
With a combined heritage spanning more than two centuries, Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, boast a dedicated workforce of over 22,000 employees committed to meeting customer needs. They achieve this through timely deliveries, unwavering product quality, technical assistance, and exceptional customer service.
Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us.
With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A.
