ESG

As a world leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim puts environmental, social and governance (ESG) at the heart of our strategy. 

We understand the importance of living up to our responsibilities. That’s why we partner with some of the foremost industry leaders to guide our business activities with an ESG focus.

ESG at Holcim

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ESG FAQ

What is ESG?

ESG is a set of criteria used to evaluate a company’s performance that takes into account the impact the business has on its stakeholders.

How does Holcim prioritize ESG?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, we adhere to the highest environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards throughout our operations and management. This is demonstrated by our strong ESG ratings and our partnerships with industry leaders to help us guide our business in the right direction.


Leading in sustainability

 

With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are helping transform the world for people and the planet.

Decarbonization

CO2 reduction
CO2/net sales1

4 %

CO2 per net ton cementitious
Reduction in 20242

2 %

CCUS ambition

Net-zero cement
Tons per annum by 2030

8 M

Projects
CCUS projects in execution

7

Circularity

Recycled
Tons of CDM3

10.2 M

Circular construction
More recycling of CDM2

20 %

1 2024 Scope 1 + Scope 2 CO2 emissions per million of net sales, compared to 2023

2 Compared to 2023

3 Construction Demolition Materials

Nature

Freshwater withdrawal
Specific freshwater withdrawal

277 L/ton cementitious

Biodiversity
Biodiversity baselines assessed using BIRS4 methodology

100 %

People

Diversity
Women in senior leadership roles

21 %

Employees
Internal promotion rates across Senior Leaders

85 %

4 Biodiversity Indicator Reporting System

The data above reflects the sustainability performance in the year 2024.

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