Holcim
Holcim: Leading Provider of Innovative and Sustainable Construction Solutions
editKey Products and Services
editHolcim is a global market leader in the development and provision of high-quality and innovative building materials. The company offers a wide range of products divided into four main business areas:
- Cement: Holcim produces a variety of types of cement, including low-carbon cement, to meet the demand for environmentally friendly building materials.
- Concrete: With its Ready-Mix Concrete offering, Holcim ensures that customers have access to high-quality concrete solutions that meet the requirements of modern construction projects.
- Aggregates: Aggregates are another important component of the portfolio, essential for various construction applications.
- Solutions and Products: Holcim offers specialized solutions and products tailored to the specific needs of the construction industry, including recycled building materials from demolition waste[4].
Main Mission and Values
editHolcim is committed to leading the transition to sustainable building. The company's mission focuses on enabling customers to build better and more sustainable buildings with fewer resources. Holcim is dedicated to progress for the benefit of people and the planet, prioritizing health, safety, sustainability, and aesthetics in all its projects[1].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editSustainability is at the core of Holcim's corporate strategy. Here are some of the key initiatives and goals:
- Decarbonization: Holcim is working to decarbonize construction for a net-zero emitting future. This includes the development of low-carbon cement and low-carbon concrete, as well as the integration of renewable energy into production processes[4].
- Circular Economy: The company is committed to recycling demolition materials to produce new building materials, thus closing the construction loop.
- Innovation and Partnerships: Through an open innovation platform and partnerships with customers, architects, engineers, and public authorities, Holcim continuously drives the development of sustainable building technologies forward[1][4].
Thus, Holcim is not only a provider of building materials but also a pioneer in transforming the construction industry towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.holcim.com/what-we-do/our-building-solutions
- 2 - https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartiscom/files/novartis-annual-report-2011-de.pdf
- 3 - https://assets.roche.com/f/176343/x/b13f65eb22/gb14d.pdf
- 4 - https://www.holcim.com/what-we-do
- 5 - https://markets.bawag.at/dokumente/RSDE20230930-0002172532.pdf