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Year - All -201720182019202020212022 149 Results 04 August 2022 A world first: Holcim produces 100% recycled clinker In June 2022, Holcim produced the world’s first clinker made entirely of recycled minerals at its plant in Altkirch, France. 29 July 2022 Construction of Poland’s new wind farm reduces CO₂ by 31% with ECOPact Sabowind, a full-service supplier and operator of wind energy, used ECOPact green concrete to build a new wind farm in Markowice. 05 July 2022 Making industry 4.0 a reality in El Salvador At the Maya cement plant, Holcim El Salvador is deploying innovative technologies for increased efficiency and further progress on our net-zero journey. 23 June 2022 On the road to transitioning to electric vehicles in North America In the US and Canada, Holcim business is taking the first steps to convert to electric vehicles over the next few years in line with the company’s overarching goal to reduce indirect carbon emissions from sources like transportation (Scope 3 emissions). 13 June 2022 German logistics park reduces CO₂ emissions by 33% with ECOPact Real estate developer SEGRO used ECOPact green concrete to revitalize a former coal mining area in Germany by building a new logistics park on the site. The project delivered 825 tons of CO₂ savings, or a reduction of 33% compared to the German industry reference. 24 May 2022 Reimagining concrete Did you know that concrete can be part of the solution to make cities greener? 18 May 2022 Ecuador’s largest affordable housing project saves 60% CO₂ emissions with ECOPact Casa Laguna, the largest affordable housing project in Ecuador to date, used ECOPact green concrete for a 3,500 unit housing development. In total, ECOPact enabled 60% less CO2 emissions compared to conventional concrete. 10 May 2022 14Trees: Where innovation meets impact Take a deeper look at 14Trees, a Holcim and CDC Group joint venture dedicated to accelerating sustainable and innovative construction solutions in Africa. 05 May 2022 Making Low-Carbon Cement the Standard in North America At Holcim, climate action is at the heart of our strategy to build a net-zero future that works for people and the planet. Our approach to become a net-zero company is science-driven, with our industry’s first net-zero 2030 and 2050 targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). 02 May 2022 Heating and cooling buildings with renewable energy and ECOPact concrete Harnessing the power of thermal concrete activation with ECOPact 27 April 2022 Building the future of learning and teaching in Switzerland with ECOPact+ For this demanding project, HRS Real Estate AG relied on a product innovation from Holcim Switzerland that closes the material cycle: the resource-saving and low CO2 concrete ECOPact+. 20 April 2022 Building a greener future with calcined clay At Holcim we are committed to leading cement’s green transformation, in line with our industry-first 2050 net-zero targets, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. One of the ways we are decarbonizing cement is by increasing our use of innovative low-emission raw materials, such as calcined clay. 13 April 2022 Holcim reaches key milestone with Malarkey Roofing Products To advance “Strategy 2025 - Accelerating Green Growth”, we are continuously expanding our range of integrated solutions and systems, from construction and energy efficiency to repair and refurbishment. 28 February 2022 Exploring a breakthrough technology in carbon capture utilization and storage For breakthrough impact on our net-zero journey, we are exploring a range of next-generation technologies to help us decarbonize the built environment. Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is one of the most important technologies in our portfolio. With over 30 CCUS projects ongoing, the techniques we’re testing today will lay the foundation to decarbonize our business beyond 2030. 16 February 2022 A holistic approach to health and wellbeing Health & Safety is a core value at Holcim and top of mind every day across all our operations – and that includes mental health. Enhancing workplace mental health is fundamental to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for our people. The pandemic has stressed the importance of this topic even more. 11 February 2022 Building progress as women in science at Holcim Holcim offers exciting opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Here you can make an impact by pioneering the innovations that drive performance, circularity and carbon neutrality across our value chain. 10 February 2022 Houses of Tomorrow bring innovative, sustainable construction to life Our CO2 emissions reduction LafargeHolcim cement is one of the most carbon-efficient in the world. With our target of 520kg of CO2/ton of cementitious by 2030, we are among the most ambitious companies in our sector. We are committed to reducing emission levels in line with a 2-degree scenario as agreed at the COP21 world climate conference in Paris. 03 February 2022 Storing energy without batteries: our breakthrough technology Imagine if you could store energy replacing batteries with a local, safe, affordable and recyclable material. With our partners INSA Lyon and ENGIE, we are developing a breakthrough energy storage technology to serve as an alternative to batteries. 26 January 2022 Hydromedia permeable concrete makes roads more sustainable With 2.5 billion people expected to live in cities by 2050, material choices are key to demonstrating how people and nature can thrive together in tomorrow’s urban environments. 17 January 2022 ECOPact contributes to LEED Gold certification of Arca, new building in Milan As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, our products play an essential role in the development of greener buildings and more liveable cities. For example our green concrete range ECOPact offers 30% to 100% lower carbon compared to standard (CEM I) concrete. 13 January 2022 Holcim smart solutions help build more with less Technologies like 3D concrete printing are opening new ways to build more, and to build more quickly, using less material. Our proprietary ink, TectorPrint, helps architects and designers showcase the possibilities. 12 January 2022 ECOPact and ECOPlanet drive green building worldwide Sustainable construction is essential to building a net-zero future that works for people and the planet – and our green building solutions are bringing this reality to life in cities around the world. 07 January 2022 Holcim MAQER is reinventing construction at Slush -- the world’s largest startup event Our open innovation and venture client unit, Holcim MAQER, met the world’s cutting-edge startups and leading investors to fuel innovation in the construction industry. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next › Next page Last » Last page Discover our manifesto View