Sun Chemical has released its 15th 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. The mantra 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,” says Michael Simoni, director, Global Sustainability, Sun Chemical. “Our commitment to transparent sustainability progress ensures we continue to deliver meaningful results.”

The 2025 Sustainability Report spotlights several industry firsts and milestone achievements, including:

• 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, emphasizing data-driven reporting and measurable outcomes in sustainability performance.  

Operational efficiency

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,” states 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.”