Holcim AG

Common Name
Holcim
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Building Materials
Employees
62,391
Ticker
HOLN
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Holcim Ltd. is a global leader in building materials and solutions, primarily engaged in the production and distribution of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and asphalt. Holcim plays a pivotal ...

Holcim's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2024, Holcim has disclosed 10 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 1 absolute reduction target and 9 intensity-based target targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Holcim ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4), Scope 3 - Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9), Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2050
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cementitious Material Produced/Manufactured
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2025
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cementitious Material Produced/Manufactured
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2030
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cementitious Material Produced/Manufactured
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2030
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cementitious Material Produced/Manufactured
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2030
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 2 - Electricity
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cementitious Material Produced/Manufactured
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2030
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cementitious Material Purchased
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2030
Intensity-based Target
Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Fuel Purchased
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2030
Intensity-based Target
Scope 3 - Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cementitious Material Sold/Delivered
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2030
Intensity-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cementitious Material Produced/Manufactured
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2050
* This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries

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Insights into Holcim's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2024, Holcim has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.

Does Holcim have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2024, Holcim has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

Holcim's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 95% by 2050, compared to a baseline of 0.669 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cementitious Material Produced/Manufactured in 2018.

As of 2024, Holcim is lagging behind on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 8.65% of the planned reduction.

Holcim's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

201820242030205000.20.40.60.8Current (-8%)Target 2030 (-26%)Target 2050 (-95%)

Does Holcim have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?

As of 2024, Holcim has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

Holcim's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 25.1% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 0.71 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cementitious Material Purchased in 2020.

As of 2024, Holcim is lagging behind on its value chain emissions reduction target, having achieved 2.79% of the planned reduction.

Holcim's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway

20202024203000.20.40.60.8Current (-1%)Target 2030 (-25%)
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