Holcim invests in Vateris to scale advanced CO2 mineralization technology
Holcim has invested in Vateris, a UK-based advanced materials technology company. Vateris has pioneered a breakthrough process that converts flue gas CO2 into a high-performance, calcium-based material made from carbon dioxide that can be added to ready-mix and pre-cast concrete to improve its strength, and to reduce the amount of cement used in its production.
Alfonso Paradinas, Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer, Holcim: “By integrating CO2 mineralization, Vateris’ technology has the ability to reduce the cement used in concrete and lower its carbon footprint. This investment in the company’s breakthrough innovation adds to the wide range of decarbonization technologies that we are scaling up for the built environment.”
Vateris has successfully demonstrated its technology in a UK pilot project with Holcim and is nearing commercial deployment through strategic industrial partnerships. Together, the two companies will focus on integrating Vateris' mineralization process within Holcim's cement and concrete production environments, scaling engineered calcium carbonate additives and exploring joint development opportunities across Holcim’s global operations.
This investment broadens Holcim's range of decarbonization technologies, centered on its open innovation ecosystem. Holcim is assessing more than 500 startups annually through Holcim MAQER Ventures, its corporate venture capital unit. Holcim has made 20 investments to date through Holcim MAQER Ventures.
About Holcim
Holcim (SIX: HOLN) is the leading partner for sustainable construction with net sales of CHF 15.7 billion in 2025, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 45 000 employees in 43 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America and Asia, Middle East & Africa – and has been recognized as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to walling and roofing – powered by premium brands including ECOPact, ECOPlanet and ECOCycle.
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