Holcim NZ launches new low-carbon initiatives and a new brand identity

Holcim New Zealand has officially launched today: 
 

• A low-carbon cement replacement facility in Auckland, increasing options to build more sustainably in Aotearoa

• Lower carbon cement products, ECOPlanet and ENVIROCore, backed by third party verified environmental certification

• A new brand identity as Holcim New Zealand transforms to become the local leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions

Holcim New Zealand (Holcim) has officially opened a new low-carbon cement replacement facility at the Ports of Auckland today, which can reduce embodied carbon from construction of the built environment. A preview event was held for industry leaders last night, including a tour and function to showcase the innovative facility and new brand identity.

Today, Holcim launches the ECOPlanet and ENVIROCore lower carbon products, backed by green credentials. ECOPlanet can reduce embodied carbon by more than 30% compared to General Purpose (NZ) Cement^[1]. At the forefront of green building solutions, Holcim is committed to playing an essential role to accelerate New Zealand’s transition to a net zero future. 
 
George Agriogiannis, Chief Executive Officer of Holcim Australia & New Zealand says: “Today marks a milestone for our company in our transformation to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable solutions. Our world is changing in many ways, with population growth, urbanisation and the climate challenge. We are determined to play our part to accelerate low-carbon and circular construction in Aotearoa New Zealand, to build a net zero future by 2050. Our new identity sends a signal that we are committed to building progress for people and the planet, enabled by lower carbon products and solutions such as ECOPlanet and operation of a new cement replacement facility.” 

Kevin Larcombe, Executive General Manager, Holcim New Zealand says: “Cement is a key ingredient in the most commonly used building material in the world. Each year over 1.5 million tonnes of traditional cement is used in Aotearoa New Zealand^[2], generating 1.3 million tonnes of CO2. With the government committed to net zero by 2050, the team at Holcim wants to play an enabling role. For us, building progress means low-carbon cement products for homes, buildings and infrastructure. It means providing advice, tools and resources to help customers specify projects with confidence. Decarbonising construction is essential to building a future that works for people and the planet.”

With its new identity launch Holcim is reinforcing its focus on providing the industry’s broadest range of low-carbon building materials. Becoming a net zero company in 2050, Holcim puts sustainability at the core of its strategy and drives the circular economy, as a leader in recycling. It is making its business smarter in a data-driven and agile way while fostering open innovation.