Why invest in Holcim

WHY INVEST IN HOLCIM

With record performance driven by profitable growth in the most attractive markets, Holcim is a highly compelling investment. We consistently generate above-market returns for our shareholders.

NEXTGEN GROWTH 2030 FINANCIAL & SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS

3% to 5%

Net sales growth¹ average p.a.

6% to 10%

Recurring EBIT growth¹ average p.a.

¹In local currency excluding large M&A

50%

Cash conversion rate² average p.a

50/50%

Materials & Solutions split of net sales

² Before leases

>50%

ECOPact and ECOPlanet net sales of ready-mix and cement

<400

Scope 1 emissions³ -30% reduction vs 2020

³ kg CO2 net / t cementitious

>20 Mt

Construction demolition materials, 3x recycled volume of 2024

33%

Freshwater withdrawal reduction⁴ vs 2020

⁴ liter / t cementitious

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Unlocking growth opportunities in Europe, Latin America, Australia, North Africa and Building Solutions

Growth opportunities across regions leveraging sustainability leadership.
Europe: decarbonization, circular construction & refurbishment.
Latin America: strong fundamentals, industrialization trends, Disensa construction materials franchise
Asia, Middle East and Africa: growing ECOPact and mortars, Australia modular construction, North Africa export hub for decarbonized materials.

ATTRACTIVE MARKETS

We are leading in the most attractive markets with a sustainable offering powered by premium brands

Unique portfolio of Building Materials and Building Solutions from foundation and walling to roofing and flooring.
Premium brands that are circular, low-carbon, energy-efficient and smart, enabled by HOLCIM+ digital solutions.
Scaling our sustainable offering including ECOPact and ECOPlanet to meet customer’s most ambitious ambitions.
Scaling circular construction in metropolitan areas with our ECOCycle® circular technology.
Building a nature-positive future with solutions that bring nature into cities, while reducing freshwater withdrawals.

PERFORMANCE CULTURE

Delivering superior financial performance with industry-leading margins, driven by Holcim’s embedded performance culture.

Purpose-driven culture, characterized by the Holcim Spirit, is the foundation of value creation for people, customers and shareholders.
Decentralized, lean and agile local-for-local organization with 450+ empowered P&L leaders swiftly adapts to market opportunities.
Customer-centric Innovation accelerates three main decarbonization levers: formulation, energy and carbon capture.
Investment in R&D, new proprietary technologies, and fostering open innovation ecosystem with Holcim MAQER ventures.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Driving shareholder value through growth-focused capital allocation and attractive cash returns.

Growing addressable market by leveraging new sales channels and amplifying
Strict balance sheet control including working capital through operational excellence and cost discipline. Strict control of P&L and disciplined CAPEX.
Growth-focused capital allocation and attractive cash returns for shareholders.
Profitable growth through customer-centric innovation and value-accretive M&A.
Progressive dividend policy, dividends paid out of foreign capital contribution reserves and exempt from Swiss withholding tax.