Holcim Mexico becomes a strategic pillar in the company’s Latin American growth

Mexico now plays a strategic role in scaling sustainable and high-value construction solutions across the region. This repositioning will allow Holcim to maximise its positive impact in the industry and respond to key global trends such as urbanisation, housing shortages, resilient infrastructure, and environmental sustainability.

“This decision marks a turning point for Holcim in the region,” said Christian Dedeu, CEO of Holcim Mexico. “Mexico is now a strategic market where we will scale innovative solutions for circular and low-carbon construction. Our goal is to triple the recycling of demolition materials, double the Disensa store network, and expand our sustainable offering through ECOPact and ECOPlanet.”

Holcim Mexico is already a regional leader in low-carbon solutions such as ECOPact, its concrete line that reduces CO₂ emissions by at least 30%, and ECOPlanet, a range of sustainable cements with up to 50% fewer emissions compared to traditional ones. Globally, Holcim aims to recycle more than 20 million t of construction and demolition waste into new applications by 2030 through its ECOCycle® technology.

“In a region facing major social and environmental challenges, Mexico and Latin America have the potential to lead a new era of sustainable construction. At Holcim, we are committed to scaling solutions that address the climate emergency while building progress for people and the planet,” Dedeu added.

Today, Latin America is Holcim’s most profitable global market, with an EBIT margin of 34%. The region also offers significant business opportunities driven by:

• A housing deficit of over 26 million homes.
• Over US$200 billion in projected infrastructure investment.
• Over US$160 billion in annual remittances, largely directed toward home construction and improvement.

In addition to sustainable growth, Holcim is also leading an operational transformation focused on energy efficiency, digitalisation, and decarbonisation. The Disensa network, currently with 2000 stores across Latin America, aims to reach 5000 stores by 2030, expanding direct access to reliable, sustainable construction solutions.

With sustainability at its core and a culture based on performance, talent, and innovation, Holcim Mexico leads the NextGen Growth strategy in Latin America, advancing scalable solutions for smarter, more resilient, and low-carbon construction. This new chapter consolidates Mexico as a strategic and indispensable player in Holcim’s global vision, uniquely positioned to address the region’s urban, social, and climate challenges.

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