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Holcim Summary

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Brief Description of Company:

Holcim is an international supplier of cement, aggregates (gravel and sand), and concrete, with US headquarters in Waltham, MA.  The company reported revenues of over $23 billion in 2008, and employs 85,000 people in over 70 countries. View Holcim’s Web site for more information.


Target:

  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 12 percent per ton of product manufactured between 2000 – 2008.

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CEO:

Markus Akermann

CEO Quote Regarding Climate Change:

"Holcim is committed to reducing CO2 generated during cement manufacturing and is pursuing several energy and market-based initiatives to achieve this goal. The company is working with government agencies and construction material specifiers to implement public policies that would allow the use of environmentally friendly cement products."

Visit Holcim's Sustainability site - http://www.holcim.com/sustainable/