Sustainability

Sustainability driving profitable growth is at the core of Holcim’s strategy, as we follow our industry-shaping sustainability roadmap as the leading partner for sustainable construction.

We’re scaling our sustainable offering, harnessing innovation to accelerate decarbonization, scaling circular construction in metropolitan areas and building a nature-positive future with solutions to bring nature into cities, while reducing our freshwater withdrawals.

Advancing sustainability as a driver of profitable growth, we’re growing net sales and margin in line with our industry-shaping roadmap. We’ll achieve these industry-leading sustainability targets that form part of our NextGen Growth 2030 strategy:

  • >50% of net sales from ECOPlanet cement and ECOPact ready-mix by 2030 
  • 20+ million tons of construction demolition materials recycled (x3 recycled volume of 2024) using our ECOCycle technology 
  • <400 net kg CO2 per ton of cementitious materials Scope 1 emissions (30% reduction versus 2020 baseline) 
  • 33% freshwater withdrawal reduction in liters per ton – versus 2020 baseline

2025 SUSTAINABILITY AT A GLANCE
 

Holcim advanced significantly on sustainability in 2025

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31 %

share of 
ready-mix concrete net sales

Scope emissions 1

502 kg

 -11% vs 2020 baseline

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36 %

share of
cement net sales

Freshwater withdrawal2

179 l

-25% vs 2020 baseline

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8 Mt

Construction demolition
materials recycled

EU Innovation Fund

8

grants 
for CCUS projects

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Recognized in 2025 
as a leader for
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TOP EMPLOYER
 

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HOLCIM’S FOUR SUSTAINABILITY PILLARS
 

Our sustainability approach centers on four key pillars: climate, circularity, nature and people.

 

Holcim’s science-based targets for our net-zero pathway are among the industry’s most ambitious. Our 2030 and 2050 net-zero targets are aligned with the 1.5°C framework and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

 

We’re building cities from cities with our ECOCycle circular technology. Our ambition is to recycle over 20 million tons of construction demolition materials (CDM) into new building solutions by 2030.

 

Holcim is focused on building a nature-positive future with our broad range of Building Solution to bring nature into cities, while reducing freshwater withdrawals by 33% versus 2020 and protecting biodiversity.

 

Our 45 000 Holcim people are united by the Holcim Spirit of Purpose, People and Performance. We’re committed to creating the best workplace, where talent is nurtured, employees are engaged and Health and Safety is top priority.

OUR SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH

Our sustainability leadership continues to win recognition with strong ESG ratings.

Respect for human rights and commitments to climate and nature are integral to how we work with our suppliers.

Our strong Health, Safety & Environment culture prioritizes zero harm and engaged, empowered teams.

SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION

Find out how we are taking action to build progress for people and the planet around the world.

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Germany’s circular school

Brügelmannstrasse Gymnasium in Cologne, was built using ECOPact with ECOCycle inside – to drive circularity and achieve the nation’s DGNB Platinum Standard.

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Restoring Ecuador’s mangroves

Holcim Ecuador’s community-led initiative is restoring the country’s vital mangrove ecosystem while creating sustainable livelihoods.

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