Building Bridges 2024

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From 10 to 12 December 2024, the international Building Bridges Conference will take place in Geneva for the fifth time. This conference brings together international organizations from the financial sector, political authorities and NGOs. Of course, Switzerland is also an important player.

  • Date:  10-12 December, 2024
  • Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Holcim at Building Bridges

 

Antonio Carrillo, Vice President Sustainability

On Tuesday, 10 December, Antonio Carrillo, Vice President Sustainability, participates as a speaker at three panel discussions discussing topics from decarbonizing the built environment to sustainable finance.

 

From 9.45 to 10.30: How Finance drives the Sustainability Agenda Forward
 

The finance industry is at the forefront of the transition to a low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive future. By encouraging the flow of capital towards the achievement of sustainability goals, it can create shared value, whilst balancing profits with long-term social and environmental benefits.

Antonio Carrillo, Vice President Sustainability

From 14.30 to 15.30: Decarbonizing the Built Economy: the World’s Largest Asset Class


Discussions to address decarbonization paths, opportunities and hurdles, existing technologies that can foster zero-carbon construction, like green cement, carbon capture in cement production and other low-carbon solutions.

 

From 17.30 to 18.30: The New Nature of Business: Reinventing Business Models For A Sustainable Future
 

How can companies set goals that go beyond financial profits? How can organisations create prosperity through purpose? What type of leadership do we need to get there? This event will delve into these challenges and opportunities. It will challenge business practices, inspire innovations, and demonstrate that profitability through sustainability works.

Learn more about decarbonizing building

How can sustainable finance decarbonize the building sector?

Sustainability is at the heart of Holcim’s strategy, and finance is no exception. For the construction and real estate sector, sustainable finance is a key factor in the transformation of industries to become more sustainable. Leila Sassi, Head of Sustainable Finance at Holcim, explains.

How can we decarbonize building with CCUS

Harnessing advanced technologies like CCUS is a game-changer to meet long-term climate goals. At Holcim, we are on a mission to decarbonize building, to shape a net-zero future that works for people and the planet. Our advanced CCUS roadmap positions us uniquely as the right partner to scale up net-zero cement around the world.

 

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