Sustainability
Sustainability driving profitable growth is at the core of Holcim’s NextGen Growth 2030 strategy, as we follow our industry-shaping sustainability roadmap advancing our vision to be the leading partner for sustainable construction.
I’m incredibly proud of the progress we made on sustainability in 2025, and that we proactively updated our SBTI-validated CO2 targets for 2030 and 2050.
Key Sustainability Targets
We will achieve these industry-leading sustainability targets as part of our NextGen Growth 2030 strategy.
>50% Holcim's ECOPact low-carbon concrete1 and ECOPlanet low-carbon cement2 net sales of ready-mix and cement
20+ Mt construction demolition materials (x3 recycled volume of 2024)
<400 kg CO2 net / ton of cementitious (30% reduction versus 2020)
33% freshwater withdrawal reduction (liters/ ton versus 2020)
1 Delivers at least 30% lower CO₂ emissions/m3 vs standard CEM I (OPC) concrete in the same strength class
2 ECOPlanet achieves at least 30% lower GWP (A1-A3 scope) compared with Ordinary Portland Cement (CEM I/Type I), calculated using a methodology aligned with EPD requirements.
How are we doing? 2025 Sustainability at a Glance
Note: All 2020 baselines and 2024 figures have been restated for material changes in scope.
3Net kg of CO2 per ton of cementitious materials.
4 Liter per ton of cementitious materials.
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How does Holcim approach sustainability?
Holcim’s sustainability approach centers on four key pillars: climate, circularity, nature and people.
