Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
At Holcim we are decarbonizing construction for a net zero future. This starts with our operations, and we focus on three levers: formulation, energy and advanced technologies including carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS).
We have identified over 20 flagship CCUS projects based on mature technologies, as well as robust partnerships and value chains. Of these, seven full-scale projects in Europe have been awarded grants by the European Union Innovation Fund and aim to go live by 2030.
With these seven projects in execution, we have committed to invest CHF 2 billion gross CAPEX in CCUS, to produce 8 million tons of near-zero cement and capture around 5 million tons of CO2 annually by 2030.
These projects are practical, scalable and supported by cutting-edge technology – positioning Holcim at the forefront of the global shift towards decarbonization and enabling us to offer our customers the most sustainable building solutions.
To effectively capture, transport, store and use CO2, Holcim is establishing robust partnerships with industry experts across the carbon management value chain. We are creating a new CO2 value chain that helps to achieve climate goals and generates financial returns.

Holcim is on course to make near-zero cement and concrete a reality at scale this decade – thanks to the strength of our engineering teams, our mature technologies and partnerships that span the value chain.
Reaching net zero with ccus
We are scoping CCUS and mineralization projects around the world and are committed to producing over 8 million tons of near-zero CO2 cement for our customers annually by 2030. Our diverse portfolio ranges from CO2 storage to CO2 utilization. Among these, we have identified 21 flagship projects.
Based on mature technologies and robust partnerships and value chains, these sites are well positioned to become near-zero cement plants and produce near-zero cement. We have further projects in early-stage development to make CCUS a reality at scale across key markets worldwide.

Driving decarbonization in Europe
We are at the forefront of Europe’s decarbonization. With the support of the European Union (EU) Innovation Fund, we are executing CCUS projects in Belgium, Croatia, Greece, Germany, Poland and France. These seven Holcim projects are based on highly scalable, mature technologies and advanced partnerships, putting clean technologies to work for Europe’s net-zero future.


Our CCUS Pathways
1. Mineralization
CO2 is reacted with minerals to form carbonates, storing the CO2. In the cement sector, this reaction then enables CO2 capture for use as a raw material to produce new building materials.
2. Conversion utilization
CO2 can be repurposed by reaction with low-carbon hydrogen to produce chemicals and plastics or decarbonize the aviation and maritime sectors through the production of sustainable fuels.

3. Market utilization
Captured CO2 can be used for greenhouse plants as a crop growth enhancer or for beverage carbonation, for example.
4. Storage
After CO2 is captured from a facility, it is transported – via pipeline, train, ship or truck – and safely stored underground either onshore or offshore.
scalING up CCUS
There is no “one-size-fits-all” CCUS solution. To optimally deploy CCUS, these projects should be executed in combination with suitable advanced technologies that modernize the cement plant; enhancing efficiency and significantly improving the CO2 profile of the plant before installing the capture plant. Moreover, different sites have different available storage or utilization options, and regulations may vary between countries.
Holcim is tailoring pathways and value chains based on the local conditions. Working with other private companies as well as with start-ups, we have a portfolio of diverse and cost-effective CCUS solutions that can be scaled across the company.
Deep collaboration among public authorities, private companies, local stakeholders and other value chain partners is essential to securing the development of technologies that will unlock the business case for CCUS and enable a net-zero future.
Holcim is currently piloting the broadest range of CCUS technologies – from capture and CO2 treatment to transportation and storage – to bring these technologies to market at scale in a competitive way.
Frequently asked questions
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