Sustainability

Sustainability is at the core of Holcim’s strategy, as we reinvent building with solutions that are circular, resilient, low-carbon, energy-efficient and smart. We are executing our net-zero 1.5°C-aligned targets with speed and scale to decarbonize building across the value chain.

Our approach to sustainability is oriented around four key pillars: climate, circularity, nature and people.

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our four sustainability pillars

Climate

We take a rigorous, science-driven approach to becoming a net-zero company. We have taken a leadership role in our industry with a clearly defined net-zero roadmap. Our 2030 and 2050 net-zero targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for all scopes.

Circularity

A global circular economy can enable us to fulfill people's needs while reducing the materials we extract and use – making human activity compatible with the safe limits of the planet. At Holcim, we are driving circular construction at scale across key metropolitan areas and shifting to a reduce-recycle-regenerate economy.

Nature

Nature absorbs half of the world’s carbon emissions and is the foundation of our economies and lives. Our Nature Strategy focuses on restoring and preserving biodiversity and freshwater, as well as bringing nature into cities.

People

Respect for human rights is fundamental to the way we and our business partners operate. Going beyond this, we strive to create a positive impact on communities worldwide – investing in social initiatives focused on housing, infrastructure, education, skills and health. Our people worldwide are driven to reach their full potential and make a positive difference.

Our approach to sustainability

Environmental, social and governance (ESG)

As a business leader, we prioritize transparency in our sustainability reporting, policies and directives. We are one of the 17 corporate members of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and have been a supporter of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) since 2017.

Sustainable supply chain

Our principles of respect for human and labor rights and environmental protection are integral to how we work with our suppliers in all markets. We integrate sustainability into our procurement strategy and our relationships with our suppliers.

Health, safety and environment (HSE)

We place health, safety and the environment top of mind across our operations as we aim for a zero-harm business. Strict HSE policies guide our decision-making to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our employees, their families, and all our suppliers and stakeholders.

CLIMATE REPORT 2024

Our latest Climate Report shares our progress in 2024 on our net-zero journey, including our 2030 targets aligned with the 1.5°C framework and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.

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SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION

Find out how we are taking action to build progress for people and the planet around the world.

Rehabilitating quarries and bringing nature into cities, for a nature-positive future

Our new nature film series explores how Holcim is helping biodiversity thrive at our quarry sites, while bringing more nature into cities to help build a nature-positive future.

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Making cities greener and more energy efficient with ZinCo

Living, green roofs are a unique and fresh way to conserve energy. ZinCo provides temperature control while combating the urban heat island effect and offers enhanced stormwater management capabilities.