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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Holcim's score of 51 is higher than 96% 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 reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 127,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 75,000,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 47,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Holcim's near-term targets include a 25% reduction in gross Scope 1 and 2 emissions per ton of cementitious materials by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Specifically, they aim for a 22.4% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a significant 65% reduction in Scope 2 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, Holcim plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 25.1% per ton of clinker and cement by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. Long-term, Holcim commits to a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per ton of cementitious materials by 2050, and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the 2020 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Holcim's commitment to sustainable practices in the construction materials sector.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 121,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 19,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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.
