Holcim AG
Holcim's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Holcim completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Holcim has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Holcim's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Holcim amounted to 75,000,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Holcim decreased by 5.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Holcim's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Holcim's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Holcim were 71,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Holcim reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Holcim's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 41.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Holcim's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.05%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Holcim's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Holcim reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,000,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Has Holcim reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Holcim's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 20% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Holcim use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Holcim reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Holcim's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Holcim's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Holcim reported 42,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Holcim includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Holcim's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Holcim's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Holcim reported total Scope 3 emissions of 42,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 45.91% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 54.09% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Holcim reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Holcim's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 117.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Holcim's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Holcim's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Holcim disclose?
In 2024, Holcim reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Holcim's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Holcim's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Investments (Cat. 15): 19,600,000 tCO₂e (47.12%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,300,000 tCO₂e (17.55%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 5,100,000 tCO₂e (12.26%)
Holcim's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Holcim’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Holcim reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 71,000,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 29,162 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,434.72 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Holcim's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Holcim's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Holcim reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,434.72 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3,779.25, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Holcim rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Holcim ranked 9 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Holcim is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Holcim's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Holcim reported a total carbon footprint of 117,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.4% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Holcim's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 60.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 35.9%.a