Holcim Summary

Brief Description of Company:

Holcim is an international supplier of cement, aggregates (gravel and sand), and concrete.  In 2000, Holcim had revenues of $8.2 billion and employed 47,362 people.  Holcim is based in Dundee, MI.  View Holcim’s Web site for more information.


Target:

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

BELC Company Targets


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."