Holcim enters global partnership with Build Change to advance resilient housing

• Global partnership to contribute to community development and reach 10,000 homeowners
• Education and provision of Holcim’s building materials to enable construction and retrofit of homes to improve living standards
• Initial project in Guatemala to build 10 resilient homes

Holcim has entered a global partnership with Build Change, a leader in systems change for resilient housing, to enable the construction of safe and resilient homes, and improve living standards for communities worldwide. The partnership, which aims to reach 10,000 people, will raise public awareness through a campaign focused on resilient housing; provide a resilient housing catalogue and safe construction manual to equip individuals building or retrofitting homes; and develop resilient housing projects that can be scaled up across countries and regions.

The first project is being carried out in Guatemala, a country prone to earthquakes where there is a deficit of resilient housing. The project entails retrofitting 10 homes enabled by products and technical assistance from Holcim’s Disensa network, the largest construction materials retail franchise in Latin America.

Carmen Díaz, Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Holcim: “Our global partnership with Build Change brings together Holcim’s innovation and purpose – delivering safer, more resilient homes to communities who need them most.”

Juan Caballero, CEO, Build Change: “Our partnership with Holcim is key to advancing Build Change's mission around the globe. We know that building solutions produced by Holcim are and will remain key elements in the future of construction. As such, our endeavor of making people and assets more resilient goes hand in hand with Holcim's commitment to people and planet”.

Powerful megatrends – ranging from rapid urbanization, addressing the housing gap, and the increasing demand for repair and refurbishment – are shaping the future of construction. As the leading partner for sustainable construction with a purpose to build progress for people and the planet, Holcim is committed to advancing partnerships to accelerate sustainable construction and social impact. Build Change deploys engineers, builders, coders, policy advocates, and lending partners to offer the best housing solutions for the communities it works with. Since 2004, Build Change has helped over 1.4 million people around the world live in safer, more resilient homes.

About Holcim

Holcim (SIX: HOLN) is the leading partner for sustainable construction with net sales of CHF 16.2 billion¹ in 2024, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America and Asia, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofing and walling – powered by premium brands including ECOPlanet, ECOPact, and ECOCycle®.

¹ Net sales 2024 restated following spin-off; excludes net sales to Amrize.  

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