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Leading Sustainable Construction in North America: Lafarge Canada Achieves 100% Low Carbon Cement Production at Richmond Plant

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Sustainable building solutions leader Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group, announced its conversion to the production of 100% ECOPlanet cement at its Richmond Cement Plant.

Key Points: 
  • Sustainable building solutions leader Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group, announced its conversion to the production of 100% ECOPlanet cement at its Richmond Cement Plant.
  • ECOPlanet, Holcim’s brand of low-carbon cement, offers a minimum 30% reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne in comparison to ordinary portland cement.
  • “This is a proud moment for our organization," says Brad Kohl, president & CEO of Lafarge Canada (West).
  • The Richmond plant has been at the forefront of carbon emissions reduction in the industry’s built environment since the mid-2000s.

Holcim accelerates climate action

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Friday, March 31, 2023

Accelerating its net zero ambition, Holcim aims to reach 420 kg CO2 per ton of cementitious materials by 2030.

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  • Accelerating its net zero ambition, Holcim aims to reach 420 kg CO2 per ton of cementitious materials by 2030.
  • Jan Jenisch, CEO: «Holcim is accelerating its climate action with upgraded net zero targets and a clear commitment to invest CHF 2 billion in CCUS technologies by 2030.
  • Continuing the momentum on its net zero journey, Holcim increased its green investments by 15% in 2022, reaching CHF 403 million.
  • Holcim’s Climate Report will be put to an advisory vote at its Annual General Meeting on 4 May 2023, reflecting the company’s commitment to give its shareholders a say on the company’s climate strategy.

Holcim acquires INDAR to strengthen retail offering in Mexico

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Expands Disensa offering with over 10,000 products in roofing, adhesives, tools and more

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  • Expands Disensa offering with over 10,000 products in roofing, adhesives, tools and more
    Holcim has acquired INDAR, a leading hardware wholesaler in Mexico with 2022 net sales of USD 71 million.
  • With this acquisition, Holcim adds more than 10,600 additional hardware products to its range of solutions across its Disensa retail network.
  • INDAR supplies hardware of over 80 leading brands, from roofing needs to tools and adhesives all the way to electrical and plumbing supplies.
  • I look forward to welcoming INDAR’s 420 employees into the Holcim family as we reach our next era of growth together.”
    INDAR has been a leader in hardware in midwestern Mexico for 35 years.

Holcim launches Europe’s first calcined clay low-carbon cement operation

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Holcim launches Europe’s first calcined clay cement operation in its Saint-Pierre-la-Cour plant in France to deliver ECOPlanet green cement with 50% lower CO2 footprint compared to standard cement (CEM I).

Key Points: 
  • Holcim launches Europe’s first calcined clay cement operation in its Saint-Pierre-la-Cour plant in France to deliver ECOPlanet green cement with 50% lower CO2 footprint compared to standard cement (CEM I).
  • This advanced production line, a world’s first, running on Holcim’s proprietary technology proximA Tech, will produce up to 500,000 tons of low-carbon cement per year.
  • Its sustainable operations are powered with 100% biomass-based alternative fuels and waste heat recovery systems, making the manufacturing of calcined clay nearly carbon free and ultra-efficient.
  • Miljan Gutovic, Region Head Europe: “The opening of the first calcined clay cement production line in Europe is another milestone in our mission to decarbonize building.

Holcim acquires Nicem

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Sunday, January 22, 2023

Holcim has acquired Nicem srl (Nicem), a leader in grounded calcium carbonate in Northern Italy based near Bergamo, Italy.

Key Points: 
  • Holcim has acquired Nicem srl (Nicem), a leader in grounded calcium carbonate in Northern Italy based near Bergamo, Italy.
  • Calcium carbonate is a highly versatile, low-carbon raw material that is useful for a broad range of applications.
  • Miljan Gutovic, Region Head Europe: “Nicem complements our existing operations perfectly and allows us to further leverage our expertise in green formulation, opening a new source of alternative materials to decarbonize our ready-mix concrete.
  • I look forward to welcoming the employees of Nicem to the Holcim family, whose valuable expertise will help us accelerate green growth.”
    The acquisition of Nicem advances Holcim’s “Strategy 2025 – Accelerating Green Growth” by further fueling growth with bolt-ons in aggregates and ready-mix concrete businesses.

Holcim upgrades its 2030 climate targets in line with SBTi 1.5°C framework

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Holcim launches its upgraded 2030 climate targets, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), in line with its sectors new 1.5C science-based framework.

Key Points: 
  • Holcim launches its upgraded 2030 climate targets, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), in line with its sectors new 1.5C science-based framework.
  • With these upgraded targets, Holcim confirms its commitment to decarbonize building in line with the most advanced science.
  • Jan Jenisch, CEO Holcim: At Holcim, we are committed to decarbonizing building for a net-zero future.
  • In its new 2030 targets, Holcim upgraded its target to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions per ton of cementitious by 25% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.

Holcim partners with SBTi to launch 1.5°C science-based framework

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Holcim announces the launch of the worlds first 1.5C science-based framework to decarbonize the cement industry, resulting from its partnership with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Key Points: 
  • Holcim announces the launch of the worlds first 1.5C science-based framework to decarbonize the cement industry, resulting from its partnership with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • Holcim has submitted its 1.5C-aligned 2030 targets for SBTi validation, and is engaging with like-minded organizations at New York Climate Week to scale up the frameworks deployment.
  • Jan Jenisch, CEO Holcim: With todays growing population and rising urbanization, the construction sector has a key role to play to build a net-zero future.
  • Taking a rigorous, science-driven approach on this journey, we partnered with the SBTi to create the 1.5C-aligned framework for the sector.

Holcim selected for 2 EU Innovation Fund grants for Clean Tech projects decarbonizing Europe

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Holcim has secured two investments from the European Union (EU) Innovation Fund for its breakthrough Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage projects in Germany and Poland.

Key Points: 
  • Holcim has secured two investments from the European Union (EU) Innovation Fund for its breakthrough Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage projects in Germany and Poland.
  • Both projects aim to develop highly replicable carbon capture solutions to drive the decarbonization of the building sector.
  • Miljan Gutovic, Region Head Europe Middle East Africa: Holcim is committed to leading our sectors decarbonization.
  • As the recipient of two grants to decarbonize cement, I am encouraged by this clear vote of confidence by the EU.

Holcim launches the Circular Explorer in Manila Bay to preserve marine ecosystems in the Philippines

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

The first-of-its-kind 100% solar powered catamaran, the Circular Explorer is designed to recover up to four tons of plastic waste per day to preserve vital marine ecosystems in a sustainable way.

Key Points: 
  • The first-of-its-kind 100% solar powered catamaran, the Circular Explorer is designed to recover up to four tons of plastic waste per day to preserve vital marine ecosystems in a sustainable way.
  • The Circular Explorer is a platform to empower communities to join us to shift gears toward circular living.
  • Scientific initiatives, such as the one supported by Holcim with its Circular Explorer, are a significant contribution to these endeavors.
  • Horia Adrian, President & CEO, Holcim Philippines: The Circular Explorer is a symbol of Holcims commitment to sustainability.

Holcim and Bloomberg Media launch the Circular Cities Barometer

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

To access the Circular Cities Barometer, visit www.bloomberg.com/circularcities

Key Points: 
  • To access the Circular Cities Barometer, visit www.bloomberg.com/circularcities
    In addition to their Premier Partnership of Bloomberg Green, Holcim is also a Founding Partner of Bloomberg New Economy.
  • For more details on how Holcim is helping build circular cities, see: https://www.holcim.com/sustainability/circular-economy/circular-cities
    Holcim builds progress for people and the planet.
  • As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world.
  • Bloomberg Media is the consumer-facing media organization of Bloomberg L.P.