Holcim ECOPact Low-Carbon Concrete

Holcim Australia Pty Ltd is a leading construction materials supplier with a focus on providing sustainable solutions to our customers. At Holcim, we take a holistic approach to sustainability, including reducing embodied carbon and water consumption alongside taking a proactive role in advancing the circular economy and supporting biodiversity.  

Holcim’s ECOPact low-carbon concrete is a sustainable construction solution designed to meet the demands of modern construction while reducing environmental impact. With a focus on embodied carbon reduction, environmental transparency, and emissions reduction targets, ECOPact is setting a new standard for responsible construction materials. 

Key features of ECOPact low-carbon concrete: 

1. Embodied Carbon Reduction: ECOPact offers a minimum 30% reduction in embodied carbon compared to Ordinary Portland concrete1. This can help reduce the carbon footprint of building and infrastructure construction projects. 
2. Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): ECOPact comes with a product-specific EPD registered with EPD Australasia2. This declaration provides transparent information about the environmental impact of the concrete, enabling informed decision-making during project planning and design stages.
3. Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets: Holcim has committed to science-based emissions reduction targets for 2030 and 2050, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)3. These targets ensure that Holcim’s operations align with international efforts to mitigate climate change, contributing to a more sustainable future. 
4. Climate Active Carbon Offsetting Option: ECOPact offers an option to opt-in for a Climate Active Carbon Offsetting service, allowing projects to offset the remaining carbon while also supporting investment in carbon offsetting projects4.

Additional information:  

1. Reduction in embodied carbon in comparison to Australian Life Cycle Inventory (AusLCI) database value for an ordinary Portland cement ready-mix concrete (i.e. no innovation or use of supplementary cementitious materials). Link to AusLCI data https://alcas.asn.au/auslci and AusLCI concrete background report https://auslci.com.au/ ) 
2. Link to Holcim EPDs registered with EPD Australasia – https://epd-australasia.com/  
3. Link to SBTi’s target dashboard for information regarding Holcim’s Targets – https://sciencebasedtargets.org/companies-taking-action  
4. Holcim is certified under the Australian Government’s Climate Active program (https://climateactive.org.au/buy-climate-active/certified-members/holcim)