Global Leader In Sustainable Construction

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Leading the shift to circular construction

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We are building a net-zero future for people and the planet.

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What we do

Solutions & Products

Making buildings smarter from rooftop to foundation, our advanced building solutions range from roofing and waterproofing to insulation and renovation for energy efficient, enduring and resilient construction.

Cement

With leading market positions around the globe, our specialty cements enable sustainable building and infrastructure. We offer the world’s broadest range of green cement, ECOPlanet, delivering low-carbon and circular benefits with no compromise on performance.

Aggregates

Our range of aggregates, from sustainably sourced materials to recycled construction & demolition waste, provide the raw materials for concrete, masonry and asphalt, as well as the foundation for buildings, roads and landfills.

Concrete

As the green concrete company we offer the world’s broadest range of low-carbon and circular concrete with ECOPact, available in all regions of the world, making sustainable construction happen at scale.

Our stories

Making industry 4.0 a reality in El Salvador

At the Maya cement plant, Holcim El Salvador is deploying innovative technologies for increased efficiency and further progress on our net-zero journey.

On the road to transitioning to electric vehicles in North America

In the US and Canada, Holcim business is taking the first steps to convert to electric vehicles over the next few years in line with the company’s overarching goal to reduce indirect carbon emissions from sources like transportation (Scope 3 emissions).

German logistics park reduces CO₂ emissions by 33% with ECOPact

Real estate developer SEGRO used ECOPact green concrete to revitalize a former coal mining area in Germany by building a new logistics park on the site. The project delivered 825 tons of CO₂ savings, or a reduction of 33% compared to the German industry reference.

Reimagining concrete

Did you know that concrete can be part of the solution to make cities greener?

Ecuador’s largest affordable housing project saves 60% CO₂ emissions with ECOPact

Casa Laguna, the largest affordable housing project in Ecuador to date, used ECOPact green concrete for a 3,500 unit housing development. In total, ECOPact enabled 60% less CO2 emissions compared to conventional concrete.

14Trees: Where innovation meets impact

Take a deeper look at 14Trees, a Holcim and CDC Group joint venture dedicated to accelerating sustainable and innovative construction solutions in Africa.

Making Low-Carbon Cement the Standard in North America

At Holcim, climate action is at the heart of our strategy to build a net-zero future that works for people and the planet. Our approach to become a net-zero company is science-driven, with our industry’s first net-zero 2030 and 2050 targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Heating and cooling buildings with renewable energy and ECOPact concrete

Harnessing the power of thermal concrete activation with ECOPact

Building the future of learning and teaching in Switzerland with ECOPact+

Resource efficient concrete saving natural resources and CO2

Building a greener future with calcined clay

At Holcim we are committed to leading cement’s green transformation, in line with our industry-first 2050 net-zero targets, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. One of the ways we are decarbonizing cement is by increasing our use of innovative low-emission raw materials, such as calcined clay.

Holcim reaches key milestone with Malarkey Roofing Products

To advance “Strategy 2025 - Accelerating Green Growth”, we are continuously expanding our range of integrated solutions and systems, from construction and energy efficiency to repair and refurbishment.

Exploring a breakthrough technology in carbon capture utilization and storage

For breakthrough impact on our net-zero journey, we are exploring a range of next-generation technologies to help us decarbonize the built environment. Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is one of the most important technologies in our portfolio. With over 30 CCUS projects ongoing, the techniques we’re testing today will lay the foundation to decarbonize our business beyond 2030.

A holistic approach to health and wellbeing

Health & Safety is a core value at Holcim and top of mind every day across all our operations – and that includes mental health. Enhancing workplace mental health is fundamental to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for our people. The pandemic has stressed the importance of this topic even more.

Building progress as women in science at Holcim

Holcim offers exciting opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Here you can make an impact by pioneering the innovations that drive performance, circularity and carbon neutrality across our value chain.

Houses of Tomorrow bring innovative, sustainable construction to life

Our CO2 emissions reduction

LafargeHolcim cement is one of the most carbon-efficient in the world. With our target of 520kg of CO2/ton of cementitious by 2030, we are among the most ambitious companies in our sector. We are committed to reducing emission levels in line with a 2-degree scenario as agreed at the COP21 world climate conference in Paris.

Storing energy without batteries: our breakthrough technology

Imagine if you could store energy replacing batteries with a local, safe, affordable and recyclable material. With our partners INSA Lyon and ENGIE, we are developing a breakthrough energy storage technology to serve as an alternative to batteries.

Hydromedia permeable concrete makes roads more sustainable

With 2.5 billion people expected to live in cities by 2050, material choices are key to demonstrating how people and nature can thrive together in tomorrow’s urban environments.

ECOPact contributes to LEED Gold certification of Arca, new building in Milan

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, our products play an essential role in the development of greener buildings and more liveable cities. For example our green concrete range ECOPact offers 30% to 100% lower carbon compared to standard (CEM I) concrete.

Holcim smart solutions help build more with less

Technologies like 3D concrete printing are opening new ways to build more, and to build more quickly, using less material. Our proprietary ink, TectorPrint, helps architects and designers showcase the possibilities.

ECOPact and ECOPlanet drive green building worldwide

Sustainable construction is essential to building a net-zero future that works for people and the planet – and our green building solutions are bringing this reality to life in cities around the world.

Holcim MAQER is reinventing construction at Slush -- the world’s largest startup event

Our open innovation and venture client unit, Holcim MAQER, met the world’s cutting-edge startups and leading investors to fuel innovation in the construction industry.

Paving the way to e-mobility

New partnership to enable roads that recharge the electric vehicles that use them.

Holcim’s leaders speak to Accelerating Green Growth

Based on four value drivers – “Accelerating Growth,” “Expanding Solutions & Products,” “Leading in Sustainability and Innovation” and “Delivering Superior Performance” – “Strategy 2025 – Accelerating Green Growth” is the roadmap for Holcim to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions.

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