LafargeHolcim allocates CHF 160 million to reduce carbon footprint in Europe
18 Septembre 2019 - 6:30AM
Business Wire
Regulatory News:
LafargeHolcim (Paris:LHN) is increasing its efforts to further
improve the carbon-efficiency of its products and solutions. The
objective is to reduce annual CO2 emissions in Europe by a further
15 percent like-for-like, representing 3 million tons1, by 2022.
This will be achieved with an investment of CHF 160 million into
advanced equipment as well as technologies to increase the use of
low-carbon fuels and recycled materials in the company’s processes
and products. Further funds are earmarked for the introduction of
new carbon-efficient materials and services. Over the next three
years, LafargeHolcim will work on more than 80 projects across 19
European countries.
Marcel Cobuz, Region Head Europe: “We are cognizant of our
impact on the environment and will remain at the forefront of
efforts to mitigate climate change. With this investment in Europe,
we are taking a further step to become more carbon-efficient. We
are not only investing to reduce CO2 in our own operations, but are
also seeking the collaboration with our customers across the
value-chain to improve the carbon efficiency of buildings and
infrastructure throughout their lifecycle.”
One of the key levers to improve carbon-efficiency is to
integrate the principle of circular economy into the cement
production process by using waste materials instead of fossil fuels
and primary raw materials. In 2018, LafargeHolcim repurposed 11
million tons of waste materials including 2 million tons of
non-recyclable plastics that would otherwise end up in e.g.
landfills creating further CO2 emissions. By stepping up its
efforts in Europe the company aims at repurposing an additional 1.5
million tons of waste which would lead to avoiding 1 million tons
of CO2 per year.
As part of the roadmap, LafargeHolcim will also increase the use
of mineral alternatives and waste materials. On average,
LafargeHolcim already uses 4.5 million tons to replace clinker with
by-products from other industries. It is during the production of
clinker, the main component of cement, when most CO2 emissions
associated with cement occur. Additional efforts to replace clinker
will allow the company to increase the CO2 efficiency of its
cements produced in Europe by 1 million tons.
Portfolio of low-carbon solutions to be expanded across
Europe
In all countries, LafargeHolcim is working on products and
services to help its customers improve the carbon efficiency of
buildings and infrastructure across their lifecycle. In France, for
example, the company has recently launched Lafarge360, a new
integrated offer that includes scoring and carbon footprint
modelling enabling customers to make informed decisions around the
environmental impact of their project. Furthermore, low-carbon
products are designed in France, Poland and Romania for soil
stabilizations ensuring a better life cycle assessment of the road
structure. The company is also working on masonry cements in France
and Romania with a carbon footprint that is 50 percent lower than
pure cement while ensuring enhanced properties like workability or
wall adhesion. With Airium LafargeHolcim has developed an
innovative, safe, green, durable and affordable insulation
alternative to traditional insulation. Priority countries for this
solution include France, Austria, Switzerland and Poland.
LafargeHolcim is a preferred building materials partner for
low-carbon construction solutions. Its innovative concrete and
cement products allow for CO2 savings of up to 70 percent compared
to standard Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) products. The company is
committed to continuous carbon intensity reduction of its
portfolio, as demonstrated by its leadership position on carbon
efficiency (576kg CO2 / ton of cementitious material in 2018) as
well as an ambitious 2030 target (520kg CO2 per ton of cementitious
material) aligned with the 2°C scenario of the Paris COP21 climate
agreement.
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About LafargeHolcim
LafargeHolcim is the global leader in building materials and
solutions. We are active in four business segments: Cement,
Aggregates, Ready-Mix Concrete and Solutions & Products.
With leading positions in all regions of the world and a
balanced portfolio between developing and mature markets,
LafargeHolcim offers a broad range of high-quality building
materials and solutions. LafargeHolcim experts solve the challenges
that customers face around the world, whether they are building
individual homes or major infrastructure projects. Demand for
LafargeHolcim materials and solutions is driven by global
population growth, urbanization, improved living standards and
sustainable construction. Around 75,000 people work for the company
in around 80 countries.
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