Holcim (Colombia) S.A.
Holcim (Colombia) S.A., a leading player in the construction materials industry, is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia. Established in 1944, the company has significantly contributed to the development of the Colombian infrastructure landscape, focusing on cement, concrete, and aggregates. Holcim operates across major regions, including the Andean and Caribbean areas, providing essential materials for both residential and commercial projects. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability, Holcim offers innovative products that enhance construction efficiency while minimising environmental impact. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly cement production. As a subsidiary of the global Holcim Group, it holds a strong market position, recognised for its quality and reliability in the construction sector.
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Holcim (Colombia) S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Holcim (Colombia) S.A. reported direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 493,000 kg CO2e per tonne of cementitious material produced, reflecting a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. This figure represents a decrease from 517,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022 and 537,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2021, indicating a positive trend in emissions reduction. Holcim's climate commitments include a near-term target to reduce gross GHG emissions from Scope 1 and 2 by 26.2% per tonne of cementitious materials by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2030 and 2050, with these targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For long-term goals, Holcim plans to achieve a 95.1% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per tonne by 2050, again based on 2018 levels. Furthermore, the company is targeting a significant 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2050, using 2020 as the reference year. These initiatives underscore Holcim's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the cement industry.
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Holcim (Colombia) S.A. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
