Holcim
Holcim, officially known as Holcim Group, is a leading global player in the construction materials industry, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1912, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in major operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Holcim's core business areas include the production of cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete, with a commitment to sustainability that sets it apart from competitors. With a focus on innovative solutions, Holcim offers unique products designed to enhance construction efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its position as one of the largest cement producers worldwide, recognised for its dedication to sustainable building practices. Holcim continues to lead the market, driving advancements in eco-friendly construction materials and practices.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Holcim's score of 71 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Holcim's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Holcim Ltd, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 127,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 75,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 47,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Holcim has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce gross Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 24.95% per ton of cementitious materials by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to cut gross Scope 3 emissions from purchased clinker and cement by 25.1% per ton purchased within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a significant reduction of 94.9% in gross Scope 1 and 2 emissions per ton of cementitious materials by 2050, alongside a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from various categories, including purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, and transportation. Holcim's commitment to sustainability is aligned with industry standards, reflecting a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 76,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 52,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Holcim is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
