- Holcim Mexico seeks to inspire the industry to build responsibly with the environment, setting new standards for performance and environmental responsibility in construction.
- These mitigated emissions are equivalent to the electricity used by 355 000 households in one year or the carbon captured by 800 Chapultepec forests.
Holcim Mexico continues to lead the transformation of the construction industry through sustainable solutions that reduce the carbon footprint and promote the circular economy. In 2024, Holcim Mexico managed to mitigate 1.7 million t of CO2 in housing and infrastructure projects across the country, thanks to the implementation of innovative and sustainable solutions such as ECOPact, ECOPlanet, and ECOCycle.
With the development of these solutions, Holcim Mexico seeks to transform the way construction is done, towards a more sustainable industry with lower environmental impact, using materials such as:
- Holcim ECOPact: Low-carbon concrete that reduces CO2 emissions by at least 30%. This material has been key in iconic sustainability projects such as the Moranta and VOEL towers in Saltillo, Woha in Puerto Cancún, and housing developments with builders like GP Vivienda. Currently, ECOPact represents 15% of Holcim Mexico's concrete sales, with a goal to reach 27% by 2027.
- ECOPlanet: A family of high-performance cements that reduce CO2 emissions in its production by 35% to 65%, establishing itself as the best alternative for more sustainable construction. It currently represents 56% of Holcim Mexico's cement sales, with the goal to reach 77% by 2027.
With the use of these two solutions, Holcim achieved a potential reduction in global warming of 1.7 million t of CO2 in 2024, which is equivalent to the electricity used by 355 000 households in one year or the carbon captured by 800 Chapultepec forests.
- ECOCycle: An innovative technology that incorporates recycled construction and demolition materials into concrete, allowing new structures to be built from old ones, promoting the circular economy and reducing the extraction of virgin aggregates. Its application is focused on non-structural elements, such as sidewalks, pavements, and curbs, fostering a more efficient and environmentally friendly construction model.
Global trend towards sustainable materials
The market for sustainable construction materials is rapidly expanding. According to Vantage Market Search, it is expected to reach US$595 billion by 2030, growing at a rate of 10.6% annually between 2023 and 2030. On the other hand, a McKinsey study notes that the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has set goals to reduce CO2 emissions per metric ton of cement by 20% and per cubic metre of concrete by 25% by 2030, using 2020 levels as a reference. These figures highlight the importance of adopting sustainable solutions to meet this growing demand and achieve the net zero emissions target validated by the SBTi.
“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 responsibly with the environment without compromising performance and quality,” said Alejandra Quintero, CMO of Holcim Mexico.
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