The Importance of SEKISUI Voltek Advancing the SDGs
In the global effort to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), every business has a role to play. SEKISUI Voltek, a leader in closed-cell polyolefin foam innovation, exemplifies how a company can combine cutting-edge materials engineering with purposeful sustainability initiatives to make a meaningful impact. Here’s why Voltek’s work matters—not just for business, but for the planet and all of us.
- Embedding Sustainability into Manufacturing
SEKISUI Voltek aligns with its parent company’s ethos of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and the SDGs. Through reducing energy usage, minimizing carbon emissions, and cutting down foam waste that ends up in landfills, the company actively contributes to responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) and climate action (SDG 13).
- Innovation with Recycled Materials
Voltek has developed a closed-cell foam that incorporates recycled resin—maintaining performance standards while advancing circular economy principles and strengthening our commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
- Harnessing Renewable Energy & Emissions Reductions
Over the last three fiscal years, SEKISUI Voltek has transitioned to 100% renewable power and achieved measurable greenhouse gas reductions. This move underscores real progress on climate action (SDG 13) and demonstrates how renewable energy can be part of core manufacturing operations.
- Recognition for Leadership in ESG
In 2023, SEKISUI Voltek earned double ESG Sustainable Management Awards from SEKISUI Chemical— as recognition for leadership in balancing business success with environmental and social stewardship.
- Meeting High Standards of Environmental Accountability
Voltek is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, meaning its operations deliver quality products while adhering to stringent environmental management protocols—building trust and credibility in sustainability.
- Strengthening a Broader Sustainability Vision
These efforts are part of a wider corporate vision. SEKISUI Chemical has been included in the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations list multiple times, most recently in 2023. The group’s “Innovation for the Earth” (“Vision 2030”) strategy reflects commitment to ESG integration across business, social impact, and long-term environmental safeguarding.
Why It Matters
SEKISUI Voltek’s dedication to the SDGs is more than marketing—it’s a genuine integration of sustainability into product development, operations, and corporate values. Through innovations like recycled-resin foam, full adoption of renewable power, awards for ESG leadership, and ISO certifications, the company contributes to a circular economy (SDG 12), climate resiliency (SDG 13), responsible manufacturing, and sustainable industrial innovation (SDG 9).
By embracing these efforts, SEKISUI Voltek is shaping a future where industry and environmental stewardship grow side by side—proving that sustainability is both necessary and achievable. Want to learn more? Reach out to our team today!
