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As part of our commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions our Byron Bay Concrete Plant officially switched to 100% renewable energy at the start of the year—a major milestone in our ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions and build progress for both people and the planet.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand Senior Leaders’ Conference focuses on becoming the leading partner for sustainable construction and embedding a performance culture across the company.

In response to the expected impact of Cyclone Alfred, we are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of our people, customers, and the broader community. As a result, several of our sites in the forecast affected areas will temporarily close. 

The Holcim Spirit—Purpose, People, and Performance—guides us in everything we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us grow, innovate, and thrive. Embracing different perspectives and experiences enables us to drive positive change—both within our business and in the communities we serve.

The Annual Excellence Awards for Holcim Australia & New Zealand brought together outstanding teams and individuals to celebrate achievements from 2024, in financial growth, innovation, sustainability, safety, diversity, and collaboration. The ceremony, held on the Gold Coast as part of Holcim’s Senior Leaders Conference - New Era of Growth - highlighted the exceptional efforts that have driven continued success in...

As part of the Holcim’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Improvement Plan (HSE-IP), Holcim Australia undertook three projects aimed at significantly reducing environmental impact across selected sites. The Brisbane City concrete plant in the suburb of Eagle Farm was chosen for the zero-waste disposal initiative, aiming to ensure that no waste generated on-site was sent to landfill.

As the world’s premier competition celebrating sustainable design and a total prize pool of USD 1 million ⸺  this is a unique opportunity to have your work recognised on a global stage and to join an industry-changing case of Awards winners.

In Yarraville, Ed Bond’s passive house project is setting new standards in sustainable construction with Holcim Australia’s ECOPact Max. 

Holcim Australia, a leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, today announced its new brand identity, aligning with its global vision for greener cities and smarter infrastructure. This updated identity reflects the company’s commitment to delivering environmentally sustainable and innovative building solutions.

Holcim Australia Pty Ltd (Holcim), a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, together with Putzmeister Oceania, a trusted provider of high-quality concrete machinery and equipment, are excited to announce their agreement to a trial of the first Australian Design Rules (ADRs) approved and road registered 100% electric concrete truck mixer in Australia.

Over the years, Holcim has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability, empowering progress for people and the planet. Delivering transparent and verifiable information on the environmental impacts of our products is a key objective of our sustainability strategy.

Improving the wellbeing of the Aboriginal community in Geraldton, WA, is the driving force behind the State Government’s $28.5 million project, set to provide affordable short-stay accommodation for Aboriginal people visiting the region.

Dedication and teamwork have been the driving forces behind the Beenleigh Quarry team’s successful completion of the Protected Plant Project, ensuring a “no net loss” of a vulnerable plant species, the Slender Milkvine.

We are thrilled to announce that Holcim Australia has committed to a second year of sponsorship with the Australian arm of the global not-for-profit organisation, Habitat for Humanity.

The Pilbara is a vast region of endless red landscapes, twice the size of Great Britain, located in the north of Western Australia. To move road freight more efficiently over such long distances trucks with multiple trailers, known as road trains, are a common sight across remote regions of Australia.

Holcim Australia’s aggregates team is pioneering the implementation of advanced electric drivetrain heavy machinery that reduces fossil fuel consumption, cuts exhaust emissions, and supports progress towards a lower-carbon future.

Geostone, Holcim Australia's decorative concrete brand, unveils The South East Queensland Range, featuring 24 brand-new decorative colours, showcasing vibrancy and elegance within concrete.

On International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on the pivotal role diversity and inclusion play in fostering genuine progress. Meet three phenomenal women at the heart of our business – Brianna Burns, Michelle Williams, and Thalita Santos. Their unique strengths, showcased across diverse roles, contribute to shaping our journey towards a more inclusive, sustainable, and diverse future.

In a glittering ceremony held last night over Sydney Harbour, Holcim Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) celebrated a spectacular showcase of excellence in our business at the 2024 Holcim Excellence Awards. The event recognised outstanding achievements across a spectrum of categories including superior performance, innovation, growth in financial results, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, as well as values, community, and collaboration.

Global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim, and Foton Mobility Distribution (FMD), an Australian owned distributor of new energy efficient vehicles, announce they have entered into an agreement to trial the Foton e-AUMAN C EV concrete truck in Australia.

Holcim promotes vocational training and heavy vehicle licensing for women with the launch of the “Women on Wheels” (WoW) pilot program, dedicated to women of all ages and diverse backgrounds interested in pursuing a career in road transport.
 

A world-first pumped hydro power project in Far North Queensland set to commence operations in 2025 will help to provide rapid-response renewable energy to supplement wind and solar power production, with a capacity to provide enough power for 400,000 people for up to eight hours.

Nestled adjacent to Sydney’s iconic Bronte Beach, Waverley House is currently undergoing a conscious rebuild, guided by the visionary owners and redesign experts, Tony and Sarah Nelson from ELEVENBUILD. The project features ECOPact low-carbon concrete from Holcim.

Leading global building materials supplier, Holcim, today announced that it has concluded its joint venture with AML Limited under the Allied Concrete brand. As a result of this, Holcim is now operating 20 ready-mix concrete plants in the North Island and Ashby’s Ready Mixed in Christchurch.