Holcim Mexico mitigates 1.7Mt of CO2 in 2024

Holcim Mexico reported a reduction of 1.7Mt of CO₂ in 2024 by delivering more sustainable building materials in the country’s housing and infrastructure construction market. The reduction is equivalent to the electrical consumption by 355,000 homes in one year. 

Holcim ECOPact, low-carbon concrete, reduces CO₂ emissions by at least 30 per cent, according to the company. This material has been key in construction projects such as the Moranta and VOEL towers in Saltillo, Woha in Puerto Cancún and housing developments with construction companies such as GP Vivienda. Currently, ECOPact represents 15 per cent of Holcim Mexico's concrete sales, with the goal of reaching 27 per cent by 2027. 

In addition, Holcim also produces ECOPlanet, a range of high-performance cements that reduces CO₂ emissions from 35 to 65 per cent in its manufacture, consolidating itself as the best alternative for more sustainable construction. Currently, it represents 56 per cent of the company's cement sales, with the goal of reaching 77 per cent by 2027.

“At Holcim we are convinced that sustainability is the key pillar for the future of construction. “With our solutions we are transforming the sector by significantly reducing CO₂ emissions, demonstrating that it is possible to build in an environmentally responsible manner without compromising performance and quality,” said Alejandra Quintero, chief marketing officer of Holcim Mexico.

The market for sustainable construction materials is rapidly expanding. According to Vantage Market Search, it is expected to reach US$595bn by 2030, growing at a rate of 10.6 per cent annually between 2023-30. Furthermore, a McKinsey study points out that the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has set goals to reduce CO₂ emissions/t of cement by 20 per cent and CO₂ emissions/m³ of concrete by 25 per cent by 2030, taking 2020 levels as a reference. These figures underline the importance of adopting sustainable solutions to meet this growing demand and achieve the net zero emissions goal validated by the SBTi.