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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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How does Holcim (Colombia) S.A.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Holcim (Colombia) S.A.'s score of 46 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Holcim (Colombia) S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Holcim (Colombia) S.A. reported direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) of approximately 493,000 kg CO2e per tonne of cementitious material produced. This marks a reduction from 517,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022 and 537,000 kg CO2e per tonne in 2021, indicating a positive trend in emissions management. Holcim (Colombia) has set ambitious climate commitments, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2030 and 2050, aligning with the 1.5°C framework. Specifically, it targets a 26.2% reduction in gross greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) per tonne of cementitious materials by 2030, based on 2018 levels. For the long term, Holcim (Colombia) plans to achieve a 95.1% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, also relative to 2018. Additionally, the company has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, using 2020 as the baseline year. These commitments reflect Holcim (Colombia)'s dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from its parent company, Holcim AG, ensuring alignment with broader corporate sustainability goals.
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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.
