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Environmental awards
Holcim France Benelux, Belgium
Award presented by the Waterway Promotion Agency for a 46% increase in tonnage transported via waterways, reducing both energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Holcim Brasil, Brazil
Responsible Partnership Award – Prominence Company for Environmental and Social Commitment in the big companies category granted by Petrobras.
St. Lawrence Cement, Canada
Recognition of environmental leadership in the technical achievement category for Demix Béton, from the Association Québécoise du Transport et des Routes.
Cemento Polpaico, Chile
Responsible Conduct Performance System Award 2007 presented by the Chemical Industry Association (ASIQUIM) for the implementation of the co-processing platform and AFR initiatives in Cerro Blanco Cement Plant.
Holcim Ecuador
Environmental Award from the Municipality of Quito for the RMX Quito Norte Plant.
Holcim Süddeutschland, Germany
National Environmental Award from the European Ready Mixed Concrete Organization for the new RMX plant in Stuttgart harbor.
Holcim Hungária, Hungary
"High-hanging fruits" Environmental Saving Award presented by KÖVET-Inem Hungária for managing environmental resources in a clever and responsible manner, and using innovative recovery techniques to reuse concrete.
Holcim Hungária, Hungary
Business Life for Environment Award presented by the Hungarian Business Leaders’ Forum.
ACC, India
8th Annual Greentech Environment Excellence Gold Award awarded to Jamul Cement for outstanding achievements in environment management in the cement sector.
ACC, India
Four recognitions to Kymore Cement during the 10th FL Smidth Energy Awards organized by the Chattisgarh Cement Manufacturers Association in the following categories:
– Lowest electrical energy consumption KWh/mt of Clinker
– Lowest thermal energy consumption Kcal/kg of Clinker

Ambuja Cements, India
Environmental Excellence Award granted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce & West Bengal Pollution Control Board to Sankril Unit for best environmental performance.
Holcim Apasco, Mexico
Award to the company’s quarries rehabilitation program as best practice in CSR presented by the Mexican Center of Philanthropy.
Holcim Apasco, Mexico
Excellence Environmental Performance Recognition from the Environment Ministry for outstanding environmental performance, energy efficiency, innovative processes and community programs.
Holcim New Zealand
MIMCO Environmental Excellence Award presented by the Aggregate and Quarry Association of New Zealand for the rehabilitation of Westport Quarry.
Holcim Philippines
Titanium Achievement Award for Environment (Quarry category) presented by the Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award to the Bulacan plant.
Holcim Philippines
Best Mining Forest Award (Non-metallic category) presented by the National Executive Committee of the Mining Forest Program to the Lugait plant.
Holcim Slovensko, Slovakia
Good Practice in Environmental Performance Recognition from the UNDP Regional Center in Bratislava following a baseline study on CSR.
Holcim Slovensko, Slovakia
Slovak National Business Award for Environment presented by the Slovak Association of Industrial Ecology in collaboration with the Slovak Ministry for Environment for Holcim Slovensko’s Hotdisc installation in the Rohoznik cement plant.
Holcim Slovensko, Slovakia
Two Environmental Awards presented by the European Ready Mixed Concrete Association to Levice RMX plant and Zilina RMX plant for being among the most environmentally friendly RMX plants in Europe.
Holcim España, Spain
Murcia Region Award for using of alternative fuels at the Lorca plant and for reducing CO2 emissions by 30% since 1990.
Holcim Lanka, Sri Lanka
Ten Best Corporate Citizens Award presented by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce – winner of the Environmental Performance category.
Holcim Schweiz, Switzerland
Quality Award presented by the foundation Nature & Economy for nature-oriented projects in 12 aggregates plants in Switzerland.
Siam City Cement, Thailand
Recognition from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment for supporting The King’s Initiative on Forest Rehabilitation under the project “INSEE Check Dams”.
Siam City Cement, Thailand
Honorary award from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment for supporting the event "Father of Water Resources Management" in honor of His Majesty The King.
Aggregate Industries UK
Cooper Heyman Cup for Quarry Restoration awarded by the Quarry Products Association to the Forfar quarry for excellence in restoration.
Aggregate Industries UK
British Trust for Ornithology Award for the number of birds visiting the Little Paxton quarry and for conservation practice at the quarry.
Aggregate Industries, USA
Environmental Excellence Award presented by the National Stone Sand & Gravel Association for two quarries in the northeast.
Holcim US, USA
Portland Cement Association Environmental Award granted to the Theodore plant.
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