Holcim (New Zealand) – ENVIROCore 100 (Granulated Blast Furnace Slag)

Holcim (New Zealand) builds progress for people and the planet. As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success.  

Holcim ENIVROCore 100 product overview 

Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag provides heightened durability within high wear environments, as well as under highly acidic/alkaline conditions, while delivering a lower embodied carbon impact. 

Key features of ENVIROCore 100: 

1. Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): Holcim’s ENVIROCore 100 comes with a product-specific EPD registered with EPD Australasia1. This declaration provides transparent information about the environmental impact of the concrete, enabling informed decision-making during project planning and design stages. 
2. 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)2. These targets ensure that Holcim’s operations align with international efforts to mitigate climate change, 

Additional information:  

1 Link to Holcim EPDs registered with EPD Australia – https://epd-australasia.com/  

2 Link to SBTi’s target dashboard for information regarding Holcim’s Targets – https://sciencebasedtargets.org/companies-taking-action