EnvironmenT
A strategy that starts with a deep respect for the environment
We are on a mission to prove that zero environmental impact is possible. We are implementing water, internal waste and energy reduction projects to improve our environmental performance.
What environmental progress has Holcim made?
Air emissions
All Holcim sites are required to measure and manage air emissions resulting from cement production. The vast majority of Holcim plants operate within best practice emission ranges, and some are among the best in the sector.
With the completion of our Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS), we now maintain real-time oversight of every kiln stack worldwide via a centralized dashboard. By combining proactive trend analysis and swift intervention with a multiyear investment strategy, we have successfully reduced dust emissions by 69.3% since 2021.
Water management
Holcim considers the total impact of our operations on water resources in the communities where we operate, particularly in water-risk areas.
We take strategic action to reduce the use of freshwater within our operations, as well as the risk of water depletion or pollution. We do this by measuring our operational water footprint, assessing water risks and increasing the recycling and reuse of process water. In addition, we engage with stakeholders on sharing water and provide freshwater replenishment to water-risk communities.
Waste reduction
As a global leader in recycling, Holcim is committed to driving the circular economy and preserving nature.
We are increasing internal waste recycling and diversion from landfills in all the countries we operate in. In 2025, we recycled 8 million tons of construction demolition materials.
Electricity consumption
As a global leader in recycling, Holcim is committed to driving circularity. We are increasing internal waste recycling and diversion from landfills in all the countries in which we operate.
In 2025, we made strides toward zero environmental impact through 148 projects in 114 sites that diverted 117 thousand tons of waste from landfill, saved 0.9 million m3 of water, and avoided 117 thousand tons of CO2 emissions.
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