Holcim AG

Common Name

Holcim

Country

Switzerland

Sector

Basic Materials

Industry

Building Materials

Employees

48,000

Ticker

HOLN

Exchange

SIX SWISS EXCHANGE

Website

www.holcim.com

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 ... Show more

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Holcim's EU Taxonomy Data Preview

In 2024, Holcim was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.

The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.

Holcim has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Holcim are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.

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Metric (tonnes)	2025	2024	2023	2022 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover Portion of total company turnover generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Turnover Total turnover of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Turnover Total turnover of the company associated with activities that are not listed as eligible under the EU Taxonomy.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover (2 activities)
3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings 3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
3.7 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of cement 3.7 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of cement	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000

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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex Portion of total company OPEX generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Opex Total OPEX of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Opex Total OPEX of the company associated with activities that are not listed as eligible under the EU Taxonomy.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex (2 activities)
3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings 3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
3.7 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of cement 3.7 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of cement	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000

Metric (tonnes)	2025	2024	2023	2022 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex Portion of total company CAPEX generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Capex Total CAPEX of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Capex Total CAPEX of the company associated with activities that are not listed as eligible under the EU Taxonomy.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex (4 activities)
2.7 CE - Sorting and material recovery of non-hazardous waste, 5.9 CCM/CCA - Material recovery from non-hazardous waste 2.7 CE - Sorting and material recovery of non-hazardous waste, 5.9 CCM/CCA - Material recovery from non-hazardous waste	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings 3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
3.7 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of cement 3.7 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of cement	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies 7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000

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a. Holcim's Annual Report 2024

b. Holcim's Integrated Report 2023

c. Holcim's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into Holcim's Revenues from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, Holcim reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of CHF 11.72 billion, representing 44.4% of its total turnover. Of this amount, CHF 1.65 billion of Holcim's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 6.2% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).^a

Holcim's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover

Have Holcim's revenues become more sustainable over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Holcim's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 14.81%,highlighting Holcim's deeper integration of environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, or improved classification and reporting of those activities under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, b}

How much of Holcim's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Holcim reported that CHF 11.72 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 44.4% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, CHF 1.65 billion (6.2% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 38.2% of Holcim's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.^a

How much of Holcim's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Holcim reported that CHF 1.65 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 6.2% of its total turnover.^a

This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.

Holcim's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Holcim's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover

How is Holcim's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, Holcim reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

Climate Change Mitigation: 6.2%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much revenue does Holcim earn from selling climate-related solutions ?

In 2024, Holcim reported that CHF 1.64 billion of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 6.2% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Holcimhas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.^a

Insights into Holcim's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, Holcim reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of CHF 1.85 billion,representing 61.2% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, CHF 354.00 million of Holcim's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 11.7% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).^a

Holcim's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex

Have Holcim's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Holcim's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX increased by 53.95%,highlighting Holcim's strengthened commitment to investing in environmentally sustainable activities or improving how such investments are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, b}

How much of Holcim's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Holcim reported that CHF 1.85 billion of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 61.2% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, CHF 354.00 million (11.7% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 49.5% of Holcim's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).^a

How much of Holcim's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Holcim reported that CHF 354.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 11.7% of its total capital investment.^a

This moderate level of alignment indicates that Holcim is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.

Holcim's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Holcim's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex

How is Holcim's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, Holcim reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

Climate Change Mitigation: 11.7%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much Holcim is investing in climate-related solutions?

In 2024, Holcim allocated CHF 353.81 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 11.7% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Holcimis moderately allocating capital toward climate-aligned initiatives, while maintaining a diversified investment portfolio.^a

Insights into Holcim's OPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, Holcim reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of CHF 880.00 million,representing 55% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, CHF 68.00 million of Holcim's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 4.3% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).^a

Holcim's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex

Have Holcim's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Holcim's taxonomy-aligned OPEX increased by 26.47%,highlighting Holcim's growing commitment to funding sustainable operations or improving how such expenses are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, b}

How much of Holcim's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Holcim reported that CHF 880.00 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 55% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, CHF 68.00 million (4.3% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 50.7% of Holcim's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).^a

How much of Holcim's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Holcim reported that CHF 68.00 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 4.3% of its total operational expenditure.^a

This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.

Holcim's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Holcim's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex

How is Holcim's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, Holcim reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

Climate Change Mitigation: 4.3%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much of Holcim's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?

In 2024, Holcim allocated CHF 68.76 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 4.3% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Holcimhas only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.^a

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Holcim's EU Taxonomy Data Preview

Verified Sources Behind Holcim’s EU Taxonomy Data

Insights into Holcim's Revenues from Sustainable Activities

Holcim's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time

Have Holcim's revenues become more sustainable over time?

How much of Holcim's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of Holcim's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

Holcim's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Holcim's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is Holcim's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much revenue does Holcim earn from selling climate-related solutions ?

Insights into Holcim's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities

Holcim's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time

Have Holcim's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?

How much of Holcim's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of Holcim's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

Holcim's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Holcim's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is Holcim's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much Holcim is investing in climate-related solutions?

Insights into Holcim's OPEX from Sustainable Activities

Holcim's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time

Have Holcim's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?

How much of Holcim's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of Holcim's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

Holcim's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Holcim's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is Holcim's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much of Holcim's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?

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