we do Sustainability

Prioritizing sustainability as a guiding force

Helping to create a more sustainable future is our most important task – as an international company, a manufacturer of innovative adhesive solutions, a business partner, and an employer. We are fully committed to this goal with all of our expertise, relying on our science-based approach and the potential of our innovations.

An interview with Dr. Ingrid Sebald, Board Member Technology at tesa


Our journey towards a more sustainable future

tesa has made sustainability a priority and we are working on this crucial transformation of our business. We aim to develop more sustainable adhesive solutions and products. With ambitious goals and five strategic action areas, we contribute to achieving these targets.

Action areas and targets

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Our major sustainability targets 2030

  • Climate neutral production (Scope 1 and 2) versus base year 2018 (Status 2024: -39%).
  • Our indirect supply chain emissions will be reduced by at least 20% (Scope 3) versus base year 2018 (Status 2024: -1,4%).
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Our major sustainability targets 2030

  • We target full transparency of our supply chains.
  • At least 80% of our spend will go to suppliers that are aligned with our sustainability standards (Status 2024: 74%).
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Our major sustainability targets 2030

  • 70% of the materials for our products and packaging will be recycled or bio-based (Status 2024: 25%).
  • We will cut the use of virgin fossil plastics by half until 2030. In our packaging we want to achieve this already by 2025 (Status 2024: -14%).
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Our major sustainability targets 2030

  • By 2030, we will provide more products with sustainable end-of-life solutions.
  • We will invest into solvent-free processes and full recovery of solvents.
Read more on how we reduce waste and work on circular value chains
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Our major sustainability targets 2030

  • Innovative adhesive solutions are available for our customers that contribute to sustainability of their processes and applications.
  • We will make these positive contributions measurable.
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Stories about what we do for a more sustainable future

At tesa, we have made sustainability a priority and are working on this important transformation of our company. There is a lot of work to be done to make a company more sustainable, and we want to use our expertise and our passion to tackle all of it: How we operate, how products are made, how we choose suppliers and raw materials, and how we think and act all need to become more sustainable. To see what we are working on, take a look at our stories.

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Powerful projects save energy and cut emissions in 2024

What’s the fastest way to massively shrink the CO₂ footprint of our manufacturing? Taking radical action to boost efficiency and embrace energy from renewable sources at every tesa plant worldwide! During 2024, our teams achieved significant progress toward our goal of climate-neutral production until 2030 (scope 1+2).

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Side by side for sustainability with our suppliers

Decarbonizing the supply chain is not only a crucial step for companies to achieve their sustainability goals; it's a powerful commitment to a more sustainable future. By driving real change, leading by example, and working hand in hand with partners, companies can effectively combat global climate change. tesa has recognized this challenge and responded with its Supplier Green Energy Program, launched in 2024, an innovative initiative that goes far beyond conventional approaches

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Switching to bio-based and recycled materials

How is tesa integrating sustainability into its products and packaging? By embracing bio-based and recyclable materials as replacements for inputs made from fossil fuels! Our teams launched several innovative product and packaging designs that use sustainable materials in 2024.

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Accelerating the transition to a circular economy

Imagine a world without waste. At tesa, we’re determined to make that vision a reality. Our teams reduce waste, reuse materials and enable recycling to accelerate the transition to a circular economic model where all material re-enters the economic cycle and as little as possible gets thrown away.

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“Debonding on Demand" technology: boosting circular economy

For years, scientists worked on creating the strongest bonds possible. Nowadays, we are working on making permanence a choice. Imagine you could take apart materials as easily as clicking a button. This vision becomes a reality with the "Debonding on Demand technology." In 2024, tesa expanded its portfolio of more sustainable innovations that help customers grab an advantage by getting ahead of competitors and regulatory changes.

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Committed to shaping a better future

As part of its sustainability commitment, tesa has always taken its social responsibility seriously. With its global reach and local presence, the tesa Group is committed to upholding and living out the values of a good corporate citizen toward its customers and society.

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