Strategic review

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Leading in sustainability
and innovation

We are the first Indian cement company to take the Net Zero pledge. Our portfolio of 90% blended cement and carbon-neutral concrete solutions enable us in creating a market for low carbon products. Our strategy is to become the industry leader through our sustainability initiatives and innovation capability.

Material issues addressed

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12 Climate & Energy 22 Circular Economy 23 Bio diversity 32 Occupational health & safety

SDGs impacted

Our 2030 carbon emission reduction targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). We have signed the ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ pledge and joined the Race to Zero campaign of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. These commitments will help us drive the decarbonisation of our production further. Our portfolio of 90% blended cement and carbon-neutral concrete solutions enable us in creating a market for low-carbon products. In 2021, we introduced the ECOPact range of green concrete for sustainable construction. We are progressively reducing our carbon footprint through the 'Net Zero' pathway - increasing clinker substitution rate, Increasing use of waste-derived fuels and biomass, energy efficiency and improvement, improving renewable energy and waste heat recovery consumption, adoption of new technologies, and setting an internal carbon price.

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PIONEERING EFFORTS

As a first in India, we implemented the Bubble Barrier technology on river Yamuna to collect and utilise waste from the river for co-processing in our kilns. We have a strong campaign against plastic waste and are helping various state governments manage this complex issue. We are investing in increasing water availability for the communities around our operations. Our environmental stewardship and focus on inclusive social growth attest to our sustainability commitment.

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A rating

From Carbon Disclosure Project
(CDP) for Climate change disclosure

2021 HIGHLIGHTS

11.36 MT

Waste-derived
resources used

25%

Decrease in specific
NOx emissions

10%

Reduction in specific water consumption

`35.95 Crore

CSR spent in
166 villages, reaching
5 Lakh+ beneficiaries.

102 Million units

Total green energy
consumption

1,53,92,785 tCO2e

Scope 1 emissions

6,66,157 tCO2e

Scope 2 emissions

23,99,656 tCO2e

Scope 3 emissions

With ECOPact range, we
move a step closer to our
Net Zero commitment

ECOPact performance in India

ECOPact, Holcim’s range of low-carbon footprint concrete, has a lower embedded carbon content compared to concrete designed with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). The range uses CO2 reduced binders and is manufactured with optimised mix designs to reduce its carbon footprint. It offers superior durability and finish in comparison to conventional concrete. ECOPact products are suitable for all structural components – from foundations to roof, including columns, beams, slabs, external or internal walls, driveways, walkways and more.

ECOPACT range products

CO2 reduction capability