Corporate sustainable development report 2007 holcim ltd strength performance passion

Awards The best evidence of the actions behind our commitment are the awards received from across the Group. Awards received in 2007 Group company Environmental Awards Award presented by the Waterway Promotion Agency for a 46% increase in tonnage transported via waterways, Holcim France Benelux reducing both energy consumption and CO 2 emissions. Responsible Partnership Award – Prominence Company for Environmental and Social Commitment Holcim Brasil, Brazil in the“Big Companies”category granted by Petrobras. National Environmental Award from the European Ready Mixed Concrete Organization for the new ready-mix plant Holcim Süddeutschland, Germany in Stuttgart harbor. Environmental Saving Award called“High hanging fruits” presented by KÖVET-Inem Hungária for managing Holcim Hungária, Hungary environmental resources in a clever and responsible manner and using innovative recovery techniques to reuse concrete. 8th Annual Greentech Environment Excellence Gold Award in the cement sector awarded to Jamul Cement for ACC, India outstanding achievements in environment management. Award from the Mexican Center of Philanthropy for the company’squarries rehabilitation program as best practice in CSR. Holcim Apasco, Mexico MIMCO Environmental Excellence Award presented by the Aggregate and Quarry Association of New Zealand Holcim New Zealand for the rehabilitation of Westport Quarry. Titanium Achievement Award for Environment in the“Quarry”category presented to the Bulacan Plant at the Holcim Philippines Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Awards. OH&S Awards Safety Award presented by the Ready-Mix Association of Ontario for having no Lost-Time Injuries. St. Lawrence Cement, Canada Best Overall Performance Award presented to the Kymore Plant during Mines Safety Week 2007 under the aegis ACC, India of the Director of Mines Safety. The Most Caring Company for Safety in Indonesia awarded by DuPont Indonesia and the Warta Ekonomi Magazine PT Holcim Indonesia award for the successful results of Holcim Indonesia’s reduction in injuries achievement. OH&S Management Award presented by the Ministry of Labor. Siam City Cement,Thailand Ouarry Products Association Health and Safety Best Practice Award in the “Health, Safety and Security”category Aggregate Industries UK for Bardon Superflex. Portland Cement Association Safety Award for over one million man hours with no Lost-time Injury Holcim USA at the Theodore Plant. Social Awards Winner of the ECO Award 2007 Competition in the“CSR–Community Development” category Holcim Brasil, Brazil for the Ortópolis Barroso Project granted by the American Chamber of Commerce. Social Responsibility Award 2007 presented by the Valparaíso Industrial Association, 5th Region (ASIVA). Cemento Polpaico, Chile Best Corporate Philanthropy Program among large Croatian Companies awarded by the organization“NGO donacije.info”. Holcim Hrvatska, Croatia UNICEF recognition for five consecutive years of support to UNICEF’s Campaign Niño Esperanza, which raises Holcim Ecuador awareness on children’s issues in Ecuador. Asian CSR Excellence Award in the “Concern for Health” category from the Asian Institute of Management. Ambuja Cements, India Excellence in Sustainable Development awarded by the Swiss–Morocco Foundation for Sustainable Development. Holcim Maroc, Morocco Top Corporate Award presented at the Romanian Donors Forum’s annual conference for being one of the most Holcim Romania socially responsible companies in Romania. VIRTUS Award for Corporate Philanthropy awarded by the Balkan Community Initiatives Fund for partnering Holcim Srbija, Serbia with the local community and local NGO capacity building. Other Awards Best CSR/SD Report Award presented by the PR Society of Serbia in the “CSR Reporting” category. Holcim Srbija, Serbia ACCA Sri Lanka Awards for Sustainability Reporting 2007 – winner in the “Large-Scale”category for the 2007 Holcim Lanka, Sri Lanka Sustainability Report. Strength. Performance. Passion. Corporate Sustainable Development Report 2007 Holcim is a worldwide leading producer of cement and aggregates. Further activities include the provision of ready-mix concrete and asphalt as well as other services.The Group works in more than 70 countries and employs almost 90,000 people. Holcim is one of the world’s leading producers of cement and aggregates. The Group also supplies ready-mix concrete and asphalt and a range of other services. Holcim works in more than 70 countries and employs almost 90,000 people. This report documents the Group’s continuing commitment to sustainable development (SD). Covering the Group’s cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete businesses, this fourth Holcim Corporate Sustainable Development Report focuses on key facts and figures, highlights initiatives across the triple bottom line (economic, environmental and social) and complements our Annual Report 2007. It measures our performance against existing and new targets, and evaluates strategies and activities affecting the economic, environmental and social performance of all Group businesses. Each chapter features a double-page case study and includes progress reports and performance data for 2007. Additional information, case studies and Group company sustainability reports about local performance and activities are available on www.holcim.com/sustainable Introduction Key to symbols: see page in this report see our Annual Report visit www.holcim.com for more information reference to GRI indicator Redoubling our effort to ensure “zero harm” in the workplace See page 21 75% of cement types produced by Holcim contain mineral components, cement constituents not derived from clinker production See page 26 Our hard landscaping paving products contain up to 67% recycled materials See pages 8–9 50% of Group companies have a community advisory panel See page 23 16.3% reduction in specific net CO 2 emissions per tonne of cement compared with 1990 See page 15 Design and production Flag Print Stäubli AG, Zurich on FSC paper Copyright© 2008 Holcim/Switzerland All rights reserved Cover Women sifting a harvest of groundnuts from soil in Vadnagar village, which is adjacent to the Ambuja Cements Limited plant in Kodinar, India. This exceptional harvest is one of numerous benefits that this, and many other communities, experience as a result of our environmental and social development programmes. This represents only a selection of awards received in 2007. For a comprehensive list of all the awards received since 2004, see www.holcim.com/sustainable Awards The best evidence of the actions behind our commitment are the awards received from across the Group. Awards received in 2007 Group company Environmental Awards Award presented by the Waterway Promotion Agency for a 46% increase in tonnage transported via waterways, Holcim France Benelux reducing both energy consumption and CO 2 emissions. Responsible Partnership Award – Prominence Company for Environmental and Social Commitment Holcim Brasil, Brazil in the“Big Companies”category granted by Petrobras. National Environmental Award from the European Ready Mixed Concrete Organization for the new ready-mix plant Holcim Süddeutschland, Germany in Stuttgart harbor. Environmental Saving Award called“High hanging fruits” presented by KÖVET-Inem Hungária for managing Holcim Hungária, Hungary environmental resources in a clever and responsible manner and using innovative recovery techniques to reuse concrete. 8th Annual Greentech Environment Excellence Gold Award in the cement sector awarded to Jamul Cement for ACC, India outstanding achievements in environment management. Award from the Mexican Center of Philanthropy for the company’s quarries rehabilitation program as best practice in CSR. Holcim Apasco, Mexico MIMCO Environmental Excellence Award presented by the Aggregate and Quarry Association of New Zealand Holcim New Zealand for the rehabilitation of Westport Quarry. Titanium Achievement Award for Environment in the“Quarry”category presented to the Bulacan Plant at the Holcim Philippines Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Awards. OH&S Awards Safety Award presented by the Ready-Mix Association of Ontario for having no Lost-Time Injuries. St. Lawrence Cement, Canada Best Overall Performance Award presented to the Kymore Plant during Mines Safety Week 2007 under the aegis ACC, India of the Director of Mines Safety. The Most Caring Company for Safety in Indonesia awarded by DuPont Indonesia and the Warta Ekonomi Magazine PT Holcim Indonesia award for the successful results of Holcim Indonesia’s reduction in injuries achievement. OH&S Management Award presented by the Ministry of Labor. Siam City Cement,Thailand Ouarry Products Association Health and Safety Best Practice Award in the “Health, Safety and Security”category Aggregate Industries UK for Bardon Superflex. Portland Cement Association Safety Award for over one million man hours with no Lost-time Injury Holcim USA at the Theodore Plant. Social Awards Winner of the ECO Award 2007 Competition in the“CSR–Community Development” category Holcim Brasil, Brazil for the Ortópolis Barroso Project granted by the American Chamber of Commerce. Social Responsibility Award 2007 presented by the Valparaíso Industrial Association, 5th Region (ASIVA). Cemento Polpaico, Chile Best Corporate Philanthropy Program among large Croatian Companies awarded by the organization“NGO donacije.info”. Holcim Hrvatska, Croatia UNICEF recognition for five consecutive years of support to UNICEF’s Campaign Niño Esperanza, which raises Holcim Ecuador awareness on children’s issues in Ecuador. Asian CSR Excellence Award in the “Concern for Health” category from the Asian Institute of Management. Ambuja Cements, India Excellence in Sustainable Development awarded by the Swiss–Morocco Foundation for Sustainable Development. Holcim Maroc, Morocco Top Corporate Award presented at the Romanian Donors Forum’s annual conference for being one of the most Holcim Romania socially responsible companies in Romania. VIRTUS Award for Corporate Philanthropy awarded by the Balkan Community Initiatives Fund for partnering Holcim Srbija, Serbia with the local community and local NGO capacity building. Other Awards Best CSR/SD Report Award presented by the PR Society of Serbia in the “CSR Reporting” category. Holcim Srbija, Serbia ACCA Sri Lanka Awards for Sustainability Reporting 2007 – winner in the “Large-Scale”category for the 2007 Holcim Lanka, Sri Lanka Sustainability Report. Strength. Performance. Passion. Corporate Sustainable Development Report 2007 Holcim is a worldwide leading producer of cement and aggregates. Further activities include the provision of ready-mix concrete and asphalt as well as other services.The Group works in more than 70 countries and employs almost 90,000 people. Holcim is one of the world’s leading producers of cement and aggregates. The Group also supplies ready-mix concrete and asphalt and a range of other services. Holcim works in more than 70 countries and employs almost 90,000 people. This report documents the Group’s continuing commitment to sustainable development (SD). Covering the Group’s cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete businesses, this fourth Holcim Corporate Sustainable Development Report focuses on key facts and figures, highlights initiatives across the triple bottom line (economic, environmental and social) and complements our Annual Report 2007. It measures our performance against existing and new targets, and evaluates strategies and activities affecting the economic, environmental and social performance of all Group businesses. Each chapter features a double-page case study and includes progress reports and performance data for 2007. Additional information, case studies and Group company sustainability reports about local performance and activities are available on www.holcim.com/sustainable Introduction Key to symbols: see page in this report see our Annual Report visit www.holcim.com for more information reference to GRI indicator Redoubling our effort to ensure “zero harm” in the workplace See page 21 75% of cement types produced by Holcim contain mineral components, cement constituents not derived from clinker production See page 26 Our hard landscaping paving products contain up to 67% recycled materials See pages 8–9 50% of Group companies have a community advisory panel See page 23 16.3% reduction in specific net CO 2 emissions per tonne of cement compared with 1990 See page 15 Design and production Flag Print Stäubli AG, Zurich on FSC paper Copyright© 2008 Holcim/Switzerland All rights reserved Cover Women sifting a harvest of groundnuts from soil in Vadnagar village, which is adjacent to the Ambuja Cements Limited plant in Kodinar, India. This exceptional harvest is one of numerous benefits that this, and many other communities, experience as a result of our environmental and social development programmes. This represents only a selection of awards received in 2007. For a comprehensive list of all the awards received since 2004, see www.holcim.com/sustainable Holcim response Stakeholder engagement is an integral part of our commitment to sustainable development. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) This print report, with additional information on our website, is aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, at an application level of A+. To locate the elements and information contained within the guidelines, including disclosures on management approach to economic, environmental and social aspects, use the GRI index at www.holcim.com/sustainable Holcim,along with 385 other organizations from 45 countries, is an Organizational Stakeholder of the GRI and we are a member of the GRI stakeholder council. To learn more about the Organizational Stakeholder role in the GRI go to www.globalreporting.org/OS For a detailed explanation of the GRI indicators, visit www.globalreporting.org UN Global Compact (UNGC) With our integrated approach to sustainable development, Holcim aims at embracing the UNGC principles. We strive to implement the ten principles of the Compact and to use it as a basis for advancing responsible corporate citizenship. At the same time, the Compact provides Holcim with the opportunity to further push our own ongoing programs and processes in the areas of human rights, labor standards, the environment and anti-corruption. Our annual Communications on Progress (COP) to the UNGC outlines Holcim’s continued commitment to the Compact’s philosophy, intent and principles. This latest document highlights key actions implemented in 2007 against the Compact’s ten principles as well as confirming our sustainability priorities and performance targets. Review the COP at www.holcim.com/sustainable We have considered the contents of the independent assurance statement from csrnetwork and the feedback from the stakeholders received during the preparation of the report. We have taken note of not only where our performance and reporting is considered appropriate, but also their recommendations for improvement. Our response to their observations against the three principles of the AA1000 Assurance Standard is as follows: Materiality We are encouraged by the observation that our external stakeholders strongly support our approach and reporting on sustainability issues, and that they recognize the commitment to sustainable development shown by Holcim. We would like to assure our many stakeholders that our commitment to sustainable development and responsible business practice remains resolute. We agree with the recommendation to strengthen our reporting on engagement with customers on the development of eco-efficient products.We would like to point out that the topic has been addressed prominently in our Annual Report 2007 in the chapter on innovation (pages 26–27), and in the case studies and examples provided in this report (pages 8–11). This issue will be further addressed in future reporting. Completeness The SD materiality review provided interesting insights at Group and Group company level. We will continue to encourage Group companies to undertake such a review, including feedback from external stakeholders on their views on current and emerging issues, and will ensure alignment with our existing Business Risk Management System. We remain committed to responding effectively and appropriately to current and new issues or opportunities. As stated in the report, we anticipate a new set of targets and activities emerging resulting from internal and external consultations on issues such as developing a response to “post-Kyoto” climate change issues, as well as around the new priorities of resources conservation and sustainable product and service solutions. In particular, we will consider the further elaboration of new qualitative and quantitative measures for the company’s progress and performance, for example, in the area of recycled aggregates as well as measures of sustainable water use, and will report on our progress on these issues in the future. Responsiveness Holcim will continue to engage with stakeholders at Group and Group company level as demonstrated by the fact that 50% of our Group companies have Community Advisory Panels in place, and 89% of Group companies conducted stakeholder dialog in 2007. We will also strive to collect and aggregate stakeholder views at global level, bearing in mind different local priorities and expectations. Our ongoing collaboration in the area of climate and energy, our involvement in the WBCSD Cement Sustainability Initiative, the foreseen second GTZ Holcim stakeholder dialog with NGOs on co-processing, the independent expert panel in the frame of the Holcim–IUCN cooperation and the advisory board of the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction are all excellent platforms to discuss a wide range of sustainability issues material to our business. Based on the results of these activities, we will investigate the need for further dialogs. We note the recommendations to extend external data assurance to include priority CSR and environmental data. As a next step, we will investigate external assurance of OH&S data as well as data on atmospheric emissions other than CO 2 . Communication on progress Performance summary The following table is a summary of our most important SD-relevant key performance indicators (KPIs) across the Group. GRI indicators 2005 2006 2007 The business place (in CHF million) Net sales EC1 18,468 23,969 27,052 Input factor (cost of all goods, materials and services purchased) EC1 -10,143 -13,393 -14,026 Depreciation and amortization -1,339 -1,723 -1,919 Value creation for Holcim and key stakeholders: EC1 6,986 8,853 11,106 Benefit to employees -3,569 -4,243 -4,557 Benefit to governments (taxes) -865 -1,078 -1,201 Benefit to shareholders (incl. minorities) -564 -997 -1,201 Benefit to creditors -734 -813 -803 Retained in business 1,254 1,722 3,344 Sales of cement (million tonnes) 110.6 140.7 149.6 Sales of mineral components (million tonnes) 5.5 6.0 5.5 Sales of aggregates (million tonnes) 169.3 187.6 187.9 Sales of ready-mix concrete (million m 3 ) 38.2 44.2 45.2 Sales of asphalt (million tonnes) 15.3 14.8 Sustainable product: % of cement products containing mineral components EN2 60% 70% 75% Environmental commitment Reducing CO 2 emissions*: Absolute gross CO 2 emissions (million tonnes) EN16 95.4 98.2 102.8 Absolute net CO 2 emissions (million tonnes) EN16 92.8 95.3 99.7 Specific gross CO 2 emissions (kg CO 2 /tonne cementitious materials) EN16 683 664 660 Specific net CO 2 emissions (kg CO 2 /tonne cementitious materials) EN16 665 645 640 Thermal energy efficiency (MJ/tonne clinker) EN3 3,710 3,704 3,703 Thermal substitution rate (% thermal energy from alternative fuels) EN5 10.8 11.3 11.4 Clinker factor (average % of clinker in cement) EN2 75.2 73.6 72.6 Other atmospheric emissions*: Total NOxemissions (tonnes) EN20 162,110 192,376 199,595 Average specific NOx concentration (g/tonne cementitious materials) EN20 1,315 1,190 1,220 Total SO 2 emissions (tonnes) EN20 53,575 59,144 52,670 Average specific SO 2 concentration (g/tonne cementitious materials) EN20 435 365 320 Total dust emissions (tonnes) EN20 18,380 20,191 17,735 Average specific dust concentration (g/tonne cementitious materials) EN20 150 125 110 Biodiversity and resources conservation: % sites with quarry rehabilitation plans in place Cement EN13 71% 89% 90% Aggregates EN13 86% 81% 81% Number of sites operating in environmentally sensitive areas Cement EN11 not reported 27% 30% Aggregates EN11 33% 14% 17% Social commitment Employment practices/diversity: Females in top management LA13 8% 7% 6% Females in senior management LA13 11% 11% 9% Females in middle management LA13 15% 10% 16% Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S): Total fatalities LA7 30 26 48 LTIFR (employees) LA7 6.9 5.2 3.9 LTIFR (subcontractors) LA7 6.7 5.4 3.1 Community involvement and stakeholder engagement: Group companies with a Community Advisory Panel SO1 44% 39% 50% Total community spending (CHF million) EC1 32 36 48 * Emissions from the cement business only. Progress toward targets The following table is a status report on our progress toward goals set in the past and since the last reporting year. Targets already achieved are not repeated here – please refer to previous reports for a summary. Note that many of these are “evolving targets” due to the continued dynamic growth of the Holcim Group. Our priority is to ensure that Group companies and new acquisitions embrace these measures. All the commitments of the WBCSD Cement Sustainability Initiative have been achieved. For more information see www.wbcsdcement.org Area Target Progress Target Status Page date 2007 Vision, strategy and corporate governance Strategy Integration of SD materiality review in 2008 New 6 existing business risk management system for use by Group companies. Management systems ISO 14001 implemented by all cement 2004 Cement: 93% 7 plants and alternative fuels and raw materials AFR: 92% (AFR) pre-treatment platforms. Holcim OH&S management system Apart from our new acquisitions in India, 2006 98% (OHSAS 18001+) implemented by all the UK and the USA, the Holcim OH&S Group companies. management system has been implemented by all Group companies.These new acquisitions will do so before 2009. Environmental commitment Climate and energy Reduce global average specific net CO 2 We are on track to achieve our 2010 16.3% 15&28 emissions (kg CO 2 /tonne cementitious challenging target. materials) by 20%, using 1990 as reference. Environmental impacts Emissions monitoring and reporting This figure does not include our recent 2004 81% 17 standard implemented. acquisitions in India.We anticipate that they will have continuous emissions monitoring in place at all their plants by 2011. Reduce global average specific nitrogen We have already achieved a more than 2010 NOx -5% 17&30 oxides, sulfur dioxide and dust emissions 20% reduction on specific SO 2 emissions and SO 2 -30% (g pollutant/tonne cementitious materials) we are on track to achieve a 20% reduction Dust+9% by 20%, using 2004 as reference. on specific dust emissions by 2010, but have to increase our efforts to achieve a reduction in our NOx emissions. Quarry rehabilitation plans. 2006 90% 16&31 Social commitment Community involvement CSR review completed by all 2009 New 23 Group companies. OH&S Reduce lost-time injury frequency rate Despite improvements, the overall target was 2009 -25% 21&32 by at least 30% per annum in each narrowly missed by 5%. operating company, using 2004 as reference, from 2006 to 2009. OH&S fatality prevention 14 fatality prevention elements are being 2008 New 21 elements implemented. developed and rolled out across the Group. Initial implementation has already started. OH&S contractor safety 2008 New 21 management implemented. G3 Profile Disclosures G3 Management Approach Disclosures G3 Performance Indicators & Sector Supplement Performance Indicators Report Application Level C B A C B A + + + Report on: 1.1 2.1 - 2.10 3.1 - 3.8, 3.10 - 3.12 4.1 - 4.4, 4.14 - 4.15 Not Required Report on a minimum of 10 Performance Indicators, including at least one from each of: Economic, Social and Environmental. Report on all criteria listed for Level C plus: 1.2 3.9, 3.13 4.5 - 4.13, 4.16 - 4.17 Management Approach Disclosures for each Indicator Category Report on a minimum of 20 Performance Indicators, at least one from each of Economic, Environmental, Human rights, Labor, Society, Product Reponsibility. Report on each core G3 and Sector Supplement* Indicator with due regard to the Material- ity Principle by either: a) report- ing on the Indicator or b) explaining the reason for its omission. Management Approach Disclosures for each Indicator Category *Sector supplement in nal version Same as requirement for Level B For the DJSI assessment of company performance compared with others in the sector see www.holcim.com/sustainable Holcim response Stakeholder engagement is an integral part of our commitment to sustainable development. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) This print report, with additional information on our website, is aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, at an application level of A+. To locate the elements and information contained within the guidelines, including disclosures on management approach to economic, environmental and social aspects, use the GRI index at www.holcim.com/sustainable Holcim,along with 385 other organizations from 45 countries, is an Organizational Stakeholder of the GRI and we are a member of the GRI stakeholder council. To learn more about the Organizational Stakeholder role in the GRI go to www.globalreporting.org/OS For a detailed explanation of the GRI indicators, visit www.globalreporting.org UN Global Compact (UNGC) With our integrated approach to sustainable development, Holcim aims at embracing the UNGC principles. We strive to implement the ten principles of the Compact and to use it as a basis for advancing responsible corporate citizenship. At the same time, the Compact provides Holcim with the opportunity to further push our own ongoing programs and processes in the areas of human rights, labor standards, the environment and anti-corruption. Our annual Communications on Progress (COP) to the UNGC outlines Holcim’s continued commitment to the Compact’s philosophy, intent and principles. This latest document highlights key actions implemented in 2007 against the Compact’s ten principles as well as confirming our sustainability priorities and performance targets. Review the COP at www.holcim.com/sustainable We have considered the contents of the independent assurance statement from csrnetwork and the feedback from the stakeholders received during the preparation of the report. We have taken note of not only where our performance and reporting is considered appropriate, but also their recommendations for improvement. Our response to their observations against the three principles of the AA1000 Assurance Standard is as follows: Materiality We are encouraged by the observation that our external stakeholders strongly support our approach and reporting on sustainability issues, and that they recognize the commitment to sustainable development shown by Holcim. We would like to assure our many stakeholders that our commitment to sustainable development and responsible business practice remains resolute. We agree with the recommendation to strengthen our reporting on engagement with customers on the development of eco-efficient products.We would like to point out that the topic has been addressed prominently in our Annual Report 2007 in the chapter on innovation (pages 26–27), and in the case studies and examples provided in this report (pages 8–11). This issue will be further addressed in future reporting. Completeness The SD materiality review provided interesting insights at Group and Group company level. We will continue to encourage Group companies to undertake such a review, including feedback from external stakeholders on their views on current and emerging issues, and will ensure alignment with our existing Business Risk Management System. We remain committed to responding effectively and appropriately to current and new issues or opportunities. As stated in the report, we anticipate a new set of targets and activities emerging resulting from internal and external consultations on issues such as developing a response to “post-Kyoto” climate change issues, as well as around the new priorities of resources conservation and sustainable product and service solutions. In particular, we will consider the further elaboration of new qualitative and quantitative measures for the company’s progress and performance, for example, in the area of recycled aggregates as well as measures of sustainable water use, and will report on our progress on these issues in the future. Responsiveness Holcim will continue to engage with stakeholders at Group and Group company level as demonstrated by the fact that 50% of our Group companies have Community Advisory Panels in place, and 89% of Group companies conducted stakeholder dialog in 2007. We will also strive to collect and aggregate stakeholder views at global level, bearing in mind different local priorities and expectations. Our ongoing collaboration in the area of climate and energy, our involvement in the WBCSD Cement Sustainability Initiative, the foreseen second GTZ Holcim stakeholder dialog with NGOs on co-processing, the independent expert panel in the frame of the Holcim–IUCN cooperation and the advisory board of the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction are all excellent platforms to discuss a wide range of sustainability issues material to our business. Based on the results of these activities, we will investigate the need for further dialogs. We note the recommendations to extend external data assurance to include priority CSR and environmental data. As a next step, we will investigate external assurance of OH&S data as well as data on atmospheric emissions other than CO 2 . Communication on progress Performance summary The following table is a summary of our most important SD-relevant key performance indicators (KPIs) across the Group. GRI indicators 2005 2006 2007 The business place (in CHF million) Net sales EC1 18,468 23,969 27,052 Input factor (cost of all goods, materials and services purchased) EC1 -10,143 -13,393 -14,026 Depreciation and amortization -1,339 -1,723 -1,919 Value creation for Holcim and key stakeholders: EC1 6,986 8,853 11,106 Benefit to employees -3,569 -4,243 -4,557 Benefit to governments (taxes) -865 -1,078 -1,201 Benefit to shareholders (incl. minorities) -564 -997 -1,201 Benefit to creditors -734 -813 -803 Retained in business 1,254 1,722 3,344 Sales of cement (million tonnes) 110.6 140.7 149.6 Sales of mineral components (million tonnes) 5.5 6.0 5.5 Sales of aggregates (million tonnes) 169.3 187.6 187.9 Sales of ready-mix concrete (million m 3 ) 38.2 44.2 45.2 Sales of asphalt (million tonnes) 15.3 14.8 Sustainable product: % of cement products containing mineral components EN2 60% 70% 75% Environmental commitment Reducing CO 2 emissions*: Absolute gross CO 2 emissions (million tonnes) EN16 95.4 98.2 102.8 Absolute net CO 2 emissions (million tonnes) EN16 92.8 95.3 99.7 Specific gross CO 2 emissions (kg CO 2 /tonne cementitious materials) EN16 683 664 660 Specific net CO 2 emissions (kg CO 2 /tonne cementitious materials) EN16 665 645 640 Thermal energy efficiency (MJ/tonne clinker) EN3 3,710 3,704 3,703 Thermal substitution rate (% thermal energy from alternative fuels) EN5 10.8 11.3 11.4 Clinker factor (average % of clinker in cement) EN2 75.2 73.6 72.6 Other atmospheric emissions*: Total NOxemissions (tonnes) EN20 162,110 192,376 199,595 Average specific NOx concentration (g/tonne cementitious materials) EN20 1,315 1,190 1,220 Total SO 2 emissions (tonnes) EN20 53,575 59,144 52,670 Average specific SO 2 concentration (g/tonne cementitious materials) EN20 435 365 320 Total dust emissions (tonnes) EN20 18,380 20,191 17,735 Average specific dust concentration (g/tonne cementitious materials) EN20 150 125 110 Biodiversity and resources conservation: % sites with quarry rehabilitation plans in place Cement EN13 71% 89% 90% Aggregates EN13 86% 81% 81% Number of sites operating in environmentally sensitive areas Cement EN11 not reported 27% 30% Aggregates EN11 33% 14% 17% Social commitment Employment practices/diversity: Females in top management LA13 8% 7% 6% Females in senior management LA13 11% 11% 9% Females in middle management LA13 15% 10% 16% Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S): Total fatalities LA7 30 26 48 LTIFR (employees) LA7 6.9 5.2 3.9 LTIFR (subcontractors) LA7 6.7 5.4 3.1 Community involvement and stakeholder engagement: Group companies with a Community Advisory Panel SO1 44% 39% 50% Total community spending (CHF million) EC1 32 36 48 * Emissions from the cement business only. Progress toward targets The following table is a status report on our progress toward goals set in the past and since the last reporting year. Targets already achieved are not repeated here – please refer to previous reports for a summary. Note that many of these are “evolving targets” due to the continued dynamic growth of the Holcim Group. Our priority is to ensure that Group companies and new acquisitions embrace these measures. All the commitments of the WBCSD Cement Sustainability Initiative have been achieved. For more information see www.wbcsdcement.org Area Target Progress Target Status Page date 2007 Vision, strategy and corporate governance Strategy Integration of SD materiality review in 2008 New 6 existing business risk management system for use by Group companies. Management systems ISO 14001 implemented by all cement 2004 Cement: 93% 7 plants and alternative fuels and raw materials AFR: 92% (AFR) pre-treatment platforms. Holcim OH&S management system Apart from our new acquisitions in India, 2006 98% (OHSAS 18001+) implemented by all the UK and the USA, the Holcim OH&S Group companies. management system has been implemented by all Group companies.These new acquisitions will do so before 2009. Environmental commitment Climate and energy Reduce global average specific net CO 2 We are on track to achieve our 2010 16.3% 15&28 emissions (kg CO 2 /tonne cementitious challenging target. materials) by 20%, using 1990 as reference. Environmental impacts Emissions monitoring and reporting This figure does not include our recent 2004 81% 17 standard implemented. acquisitions in India.We anticipate that they will have continuous emissions monitoring in place at all their plants by 2011. Reduce global average specific nitrogen We have already achieved a more than 2010 NOx -5% 17&30 oxides, sulfur dioxide and dust emissions 20% reduction on specific SO 2 emissions and SO 2 -30% (g pollutant/tonne cementitious materials) we are on track to achieve a 20% reduction Dust+9% by 20%, using 2004 as reference. on specific dust emissions by 2010, but have to increase our efforts to achieve a reduction in our NOx emissions. Quarry rehabilitation plans. 2006 90% 16&31 Social commitment Community involvement CSR review completed by all 2009 New 23 Group companies. OH&S Reduce lost-time injury frequency rate Despite improvements, the overall target was 2009 -25% 21&32 by at least 30% per annum in each narrowly missed by 5%. operating company, using 2004 as reference, from 2006 to 2009. OH&S fatality prevention 14 fatality prevention elements are being 2008 New 21 elements implemented. developed and rolled out across the Group. Initial implementation has already started. OH&S contractor safety 2008 New 21 management implemented. G3 Prole Disclosures G3 Management Approach Disclosures G3 Performance Indicators & Sector Supplement Performance Indicators Report Application Level C B A C B A + + + Report on: 1.1 2.1 - 2.10 3.1 - 3.8, 3.10 - 3.12 4.1 - 4.4, 4.14 - 4.15 Not Required Report on a minimum of 10 Performance Indicators, including at least one from each of: Economic, Social and Environmental. Report on all criteria listed for Level C plus: 1.2 3.9, 3.13 4.5 - 4.13, 4.16 - 4.17 Management Approach Disclosures for each Indicator Category Report on a minimum of 20 Performance Indicators, at least one from each of Economic, Environmental, Human rights, Labor, Society, Product Reponsibility. Report on each core G3 and Sector Supplement* Indicator with due regard to the Material- ity Principle by either: a) report- ing on the Indicator or b) explaining the reason for its omission. Management Approach Disclosures for each Indicator Category *Sector supplement in nal version Same as requirement for Level B For the DJSI assessment of company performance compared with others in the sector see www.holcim.com/sustainable Contact us at Holcim CSR/SD Coordination Barbara Dubach Phone +41 58 858 82 73 Fax +41 58 858 82 34 sustainable.development@holcim.com Corporate Communications Roland Walker Phone +41 58 858 87 10 Fax +41 58 858 87 19 communications@holcim.com Investor Relations Bernhard A. Fuchs Phone +41 58 858 87 87 Fax +41 58 858 80 09 investor.relations@holcim.com 1 An inventory of over 300 cement and aggregate quarries and their biodiversity approach has been established See page 18 5,000 ideas to build a sustainable future See page 11 Performance summary Progress toward targets Chairman and CEO statement 2 Vision, strategy and corporate governance 4 Sustainable development at the core of our business 4 Embedding values for business success 4 Operating with integrity 4 Managing SD 5 Mapping material issues 6 Focusing on SD priorities 7 Looking forward 7 Implementation of management systems 7 Case study: Investing in products that benefit customers and society 8 The business place 10 Creating business value 10 Innovation potential along the construction value chain 10 Meeting customers’ needs 11 Working with suppliers 11 Case study: Renewable energy initiatives 1122 Environmental commitment 14 Climate, energy and building materials 14 Collaboration on global challenges 14 Drivers of CO 2 performance 15 Reducing the use of non-renewable resources 15 Conserving the ecosystem and biodiversity 16 Controlling atmospheric emissions 17 Managing water resources 17 Optimizing transport 17 Environmental compliance and investments 17 Case study: Collaboration with the World Conservation Union (IUCN) 18 Social commitment 20 Making Holcim an attractive employer 20 Engaging with our employees 20 Developing our people 20 Providing a safe workplace 21 Upholding human rights 22 Dialog with external stakeholders 23 Community involvement 23 Case study: Social engagement in Kodinar 24 Performance data 26 The business place 26 Environmental commitment 28 Social commitment 32 Methodology and assurance 34 PricewaterhouseCoopers statement 35 Independent assurance statement 36 Holcim response Communication on progress Awards Contents Approximately 1% of net income before tax is spent on community initiatives See page 23 Building a sustainable future: our agenda and our contribution Economic highlights Recognized as “leader of the industry” in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the third year running SAM Gold Class classification for 2008 Environmental highlights 16.3% reduction in net CO 2 emissions per tonne of cement compared with 1990 New partnership with IUCN to manage and mitigate our biodiversity footprint Social highlights Increased the percentage of Community Advisory Panels at plant level from 39% to 50% 100% of Group companies to complete a CSR review by 2009 2 Dear stakeholder Building materials are the backbone of socio-economic development Over the last five years, the world economy has grown at a rate of 4–5% and the world population is projected to increase from 6.7 billion people in 2007 to more than 8 billion by 2030, with most of the growth taking place in the developing world. Continued economic growth, driven by entrepreneurship, is indispensable in raising living standards across all strata of society, not least in securing high rates of employment and creating opportunities for millions of entrants in the job market. These rates of growth require the construction of urban and rural infrastructure and housing. The EU estimates that buildings account for up to 40% of primary energy consumption. Adopting a more sustainable approach to construction will be key to securing long-term environmental, economic and social viability. Given its long life cycle, and owing to its natural thermal inertia, concrete is one of the most energy-efficient and eco-friendly building materials. Holcim is committed to contributing in a responsible way by providing sustainable building materials and services, and the work undertaken by the Holcim Foundation to promote sustainable construction is an indication of how seriously we take this responsibility. We all have a role to play in addressing the triple bottom line All players in society, including individuals, governments, businesses and NGOs, have to collectively ensure that sustained economic growth doesn’t overburden limited resources. Key challenges need to be addressed simultaneously – particularly risks related to energy supply and the impacts of climate change, the degradation of ecosystems with a resulting loss of biodiversity, and increasing water scarcity. Holcim acknowledges its own significant role in tackling these issues. We recognize the contribution we can make toward sustainable development: at an operational level as building materials manufacturers, as providers of goods and services in the building materials value chain, and through collaboration and partnerships. A precedent condition to making a meaningful contribution to sustainable development is to have an adequate return on invested capital. Embedding sustainable development in our operations In implementing our sustainable development agenda, the primary focus remains improving the performance of our * This report is aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines released in October 2006, at an application level of A+. core processes in cement manufacturing, aggregate operations and in other construction materials and services. We are developing products with lower carbon intensities, by finding viable alternatives to clinker and through increased efficiencies in the production process. By the end of 2007, we had achieved a 16.3% reduction in net CO 2 emissions per tonne cement, compared with 1990. In terms of our drive to ensure “zero harm” in the workplace, we deeply regret that despite our enormous efforts and good progress made in reducing the lost-time injury frequency rate, far too many of our own employees and contractors lost their lives in 2007 as a result of work-related incidents. To reverse this trend, we will redouble our efforts in this area. Due to the local nature of our business, investment in community relations is important for long-term success, particularly in developing countries where our operations are often located in remote rural areas. To ensure the quality of our community initiatives, we are in the process of rolling out a Social Engagement Scorecard across the Group, which helps ensure that our investments deliver maximum benefit for society and the company. Contributing to sustainable development through partnerships Experience has taught us that we can achieve much more through memberships and partnerships than by working alone. We continue to support the UN Global Compact and we are also working with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development to develop a sector approach that will contribute to a post-Kyoto framework on climate change. Our work with the international cooperation enterprise GTZ is a good example of a very fruitful public-private partnership. As a result of this collaboration, Holcim is implementing jointly developed guidelines on co-processing waste in cement production in countries which do not yet have a fully developed regulatory framework. Because biodiversity is increasingly relevant, we signed an agreement with the World Conservation Union (IUCN) to review biodiversity management in our quarry operations. We anticipate that the expert “know-how” provided by the IUCN will enhance our approach on how to deal with these issues. Commitment to sustainability is at the heart of our business This report highlights our progress against targets and gives performance data across a broad range of indicators, including those from the Global Reporting Initiative* that are material to our business. We have also extended the scope of assurance of the report. This now includes verification of CO 2 emissions data, an opinion on whether we are reporting on meaningful issues, and comment on the effectiveness of our processes and systems. Holcim’s commitment is recognized externally at a local and global level. Since last reporting on our sustainability activities, we have been recognized as “leader of the industry” in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the third year running, and received the SAM Gold Class classification for 2008. We thank our employees, customers, suppliers and partners for helping us to create value in a responsible manner and live up to our commitment to sustainable development. We would like to reassure all our stakeholders that our dedication remains resolute. Rolf Soiron Markus Akermann Chairman of the Chief Executive Officer Board of Directors May, 2008 Chairman and CEO statement 3 We aim to deliver on this promise through our products, services, communications and, above all, the behavior of our people. This is vital, especially given the pace of growth Holcim has sustained in recent years, both organic and through acquisition. Operating with integrity At Holcim, we recognize the importance of operating with integrity and apply high standards of corporate governance in the conduct of our business. By demonstrating responsible and transparent leadership and management, we earn the trust of our stakeholders, which is essential to achieving long-term success. The Holcim Code of Conduct is applied throughout the Holcim Group. It establishes a common and consistent framework across our global organization, and provides direction and clarification on the conduct of our daily business. For more information see www.holcim.com To deliver on what we promise, line managers are committed to implementing Group targets and agreed objectives. 4 Vision, strategy and corporate governance At Holcim, we recognize the importance of operating with integrity and apply high standards in our business conduct. Highlight Sustainable development at the core of our business Our vision is to provide foundations for society’s future. We aspire to be the world’s most respected and attractive company in our industry, creating value for all our stakeholders. Placing sustainable development (SD) at the core of our business strategy aims to enhance this value, safeguards our reputation and contributes to continued success. Group strategy and our approach to value creation (see graphic) integrates economic, environmental and social impacts – the three elements of the “triple bottom line”. To achieve our business goals and maintain our license to operate, we have established ambitious Group-wide SD targets. See inside front cover flap. Embedding values for business success Holcim’s corporate values – strength, performance, passion – are in essence a promise to perform and thus help to build and sustain trust with our stakeholders. Strength being a solid partner; based on the integrity of our people, and our global leadership and competence Performance delivering on our promises to each other and to our stakeholders, and providing the best solutions for our customers Passion embodying dedication and commitment, and caring about everything we do: our people, our customers, our communities and the environment Working within the triple bottom line Creating added value is Holcim’s paramount objective, an objective that is based on the three strategic pillars and determines guidelines in the functional sectors. The most important foundation on which everything rests is a workforce that gives its best on a daily basis. Creation of Value StrategyMindsetsBase Goal Product Focus Sustainable Environmental Performance Better Cost Management Permanent Marketing Innovation Human Resources Excellence Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Geographic Diversification Local Management Global Standards People “Holcim is a progressive company with a great story to tell. The data demonstrates that Holcim is making a difference where it matters, on absolute and specific CO 2 emissions, and the clinker factor. But it could take a more visible seat at the table in the debate on climate change, on the global stage and at a regional level.” Professor Andrew Hoffman, University of Michigan 5Vision, strategy and corporate governance The Holcim Compliance Policy sets the rules for compliance with external laws and regulations as well as with Group- wide internal policies. To ensure that employees and managers are aware of their responsibilities under the Code of Conduct, each Group company implements its own appropriate measures. These may include, for example, integration into employment contracts, a requirement for all employees to sign the Code of Conduct, information and training sessions, translation into local languages, articles in internal newsletters and other reinforcement activities. As well as covering all aspects of our operations, the Code makes specific provisions on bribery and corruption. Local management takes additional reinforcement measures as circumstances warrant, and this may include more detailed information and training, double signatures and specific policies. Group-level induction and management seminars also aim to build broader awareness and understanding of the issues involved. All employees are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct. We do not tolerate violations. Non-compliance may be subject to disciplinary sanctions, including termination of employment. Managing SD Our reputation as an industry leader in sustainability is based on our conviction that we have to deliver on what we promise and our compliance with internal and external standards. Key to this is the commitment of line managers to implement Group targets and agreed objectives. A steering group for SD operates as a subcommittee of the Executive Committee (Exco). The SD steering committee includes the CEO, two Exco members responsible for SD and OH&S, and SD functional managers. It supports executive and Board decision-making and sets the direction for our SD engagement. At Exco level, responsibility for SD is united under Benoît-H. Koch. Bernard Kueng is the Group SD functional manager covering all departments with specific SD responsibilities.These are Corporate Industrial Ecology,Corporate Environmental Relations, and CSR/SD Coordination. OH&S reports to Exco member Thomas Knöpfel. The following chart illustrates our integrated approach to SD management at the levels of the Group and Group companies. AFR managers Environmental coordinators CSR coordinators Occupational Health and Safety coordinators Vesta Forum Environmental coordinators conference CSR forum Occupational Health and Safety meetings Corporate Industrial Ecology Corporate Environmental Relations CSR and Sustainable Development Coordination Occupational Health and Safety SD committees Sustainable Development Function Sustainable Environmental Performance Committee SD steering committee Exco Group companies SD learning platforms SD functions Integrated approach to SD management “The Holcim Corporate Sustainable Development Report presents the environmental and social initiatives of the company’s global business, in a comprehensive manner. In particular, the report lays down several replicable measures to reduce the ecological footprint of the cement industry, in line with the overall vision of the Holcim Group. The company is in a position to further emerge as a sector leader by setting high standards of sustainability reporting in context of the cement and construction sector.” Dr Arun Kumar, President, Development Alternatives, India SD learning platforms at global and regional level enable internal alignment and the exchange of best practices. Coordinators have been appointed at Group company level to enable implementation of Group targets and policies. The role of the SD steering committee and SD functions is described above right. The Sustainable Environmental Performance (SEP) Committee supports the overall decision-making process and proposes key issues to the Executive Committee. 6 Mapping material issues Holcim has a well-established process for managing business risk, with a robust system for identifying and mapping risks at both corporate and Group company level. See page 74 in our Annual Report. In 2007, we started to implement a materiality review to ensure that relevant sustainability risks and opportunities are integrated into our broader business risk management system. The feedback provided by external stakeholders validated the review process and confirmed the issues afforded the highest priority at Group level. Issues and their priority will be revisited regularly as part of our SD management process and in response to ongoing feedback from stakeholders. The results of the Group-level materiality review are summarized in the graphic opposite. It reflects the diverse views of the 16 external stakeholders who were interviewed. CO 2 and energy are universally seen as being of high concern to stakeholders and having a high impact on Holcim. There is also consensus among stakeholders that atmospheric emissions and eco-efficient products have to be high priority. The issues where there are a wide range of views include customer and supplier relationships, economic impact, occupational health and safety, community involvement and stakeholder engagement. This reflects the interests and the constituency of the stakeholders interviewed. Sustainable construction, resources management and employment practices show a difference between the external and internal view.This may be due to the fact that employment practice is an internal issue whereas the other topics are of immediate importance to Holcim, but may only become important to external stakeholders in the future. Corporate governance was only ranked by less than half of the external stakeholders, but those who did, agree that this is of high importance. SD materiality review confirms that our SD priorities match SD material issues of concern to stakeholders. Highlight As another example of Holcim’s “global standards – local management” approach, the SD materiality review was piloted during 2007 in several Group companies (Brazil, Ecuador, India and Spain) prior to roll-out, as a recommended tool in the existing business risk management system to the operations worldwide from 2008 onwards. Results of the pilots, which also included feedback from external stakeholders, revealed that while the full list of material issues is consistent with the Group-level review, priority weightings understandably differ according to local circumstances, stakeholder expectations and concerns. “The challenges of SD are so wide that a company has to focus or it will get lost. By presenting information in this way (the SD materiality review), the company allows stakeholders to have an overview of key issues, and how Holcim is prioritizing them, and to discuss and challenge this if necessary.” Holger Wallbaum, Chair in Sustainable Construction, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) Corporate governance Customer and supplier relations Economic impact Low Medium High Economic Issues OH&S Employment practices Community involvement and stakeholder relations Social CO 2 and energy Ec0-efficient products Sustainable construction Atmospheric emissions Resources management and biodiversity Waste, water and transport Environmental Holcim view – result of Holcim business risk management process. External stakeholder view – result of interviews with 16 external stakeholders including academics, government officials, NGOs, suppliers, analysts and customers at a global level. View from Holcim and external stakeholders coincide. Range of external stakeholder views. Represents a clear difference between internal and external view. Low: Low level of concern to stakeholders and low level of current impact on Holcim. High: High level of concern to stakeholders and high level of current or potential impact on Holcim. Importance of issues – global view SD materiality review – aligning global stakeholder feedback with current Group priorities See www.holcim.com/sustainable for more information. [...]... each stage of quarry Holcim has started several initiatives which we will report See page 31 and see www .holcim. com /sustainable for case studies on in our next Corporate Sustainable Development Report We recognize that quarrying activity has an impact on To make our business in aggregates and other construction biodiversity and are committed to conducting environmental materials more sustainable, we are... around Holcim sites in close collaboration with local stakeholders – a concept for the development of livelihood activities such as eco-tourism, In Costa Rica, Holcim and IUCN hosted a regional workshop in which create sustainable livelihoods and at the same time November 2007 on urban planning and environmental conserve biodiversity management with the municipal governments of Central www .holcim. com /sustainable. .. addition to wages, in 2007, 85% of Group companies reported providing retirement funds or pension schemes, 96% reported providing health and/or accident insurance, 87% reported providing disability coverage and 89% reported providing maternity/paternity leave Furthermore, 39% of Group companies reported having a policy for preferring to hire local residents See page 150 of our Annual Report for information... Cement Sustainability Initiative commitment, data are also reported on our website as grams per tonne of clinker Number of kilns reporting www .holcim. com /sustainable EN20 Average specific concentration (g/tonne cementitious materials) Total annual emissions (tonnes/a) 2005 2006 2007 2005 2006 2007 2005 2006 Mercury 123 124 129 0.02 0.025 0.02 2.6 4.0 2007 2.7 Organics 126 132 145 70 65 63 8,310 10,588 10,280... www .holcim. com /sustainable for examples from Colombia and Indonesia Achievement 100% of Group companies have a joint formal health and safety committee Holcim is a supporter of the UN Global Compact With this commitment, Holcim strives to implement the principles of the Compact and to use it as a basis for ongoing programs and processes in the areas of human rights, labor standards See www .holcim. com /sustainable. .. to produce hard landscaping with excellent sustainability credentials 9 10 The business place The solid financial position of Holcim and our commitment to sustainable development go hand in hand Creating business value The diagram below illustrates the value we believe Holcim Holcim is a globally active company We operate capital-intensive contributes to the economic health of a region, through cement... imparting leadership Engaging with our employees competencies Developing leaders and employees is, and The Holcim values of strength, performance and passion are remains, one of the Group’s most important tasks being embedded in all Group companies, and we aim to information see pages 40–43 in our Annual Report complete this process by 2009 Achievement Highlight 80% 59 of Group companies have developed a... Case studies on www .holcim. com /sustainable describe our approach Product stewardship is a key focus of our customer relations 50% (2006: 46%) of Group companies have a specific policy World-class sustainable buildings covering customer health and safety during use of products The work of the Holcim Foundation promotes dialog on and services, and 39% (2006: 54%) have specific policies sustainable construction... Foundation’s activities See www .holcim. com /sustainable for Holcim s community strategy is based on developing human capacity In villages around the Kodinar plant in Gujarat, India, the Ambuja Cement Foundation has established self-help groups that enable women to acquire new skills and access micro-credit opportunities 25 26 Performance data The business place Value creation for Holcim and key stakeholders... contribute to research and development This engagement construction for lower energy consumption and reduced informs and supports our environmental strategy Among a emissions are therefore of major ecological significance wide range of external organizations, we participate actively in the World Business Council for Sustainable Development Together with the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable (WBCSD)* and . “Large-Scale”category for the 2007 Holcim Lanka, Sri Lanka Sustainability Report. Strength. Performance. Passion. Corporate Sustainable Development Report 2007 Holcim is a worldwide leading producer. “Large-Scale”category for the 2007 Holcim Lanka, Sri Lanka Sustainability Report. Strength. Performance. Passion. Corporate Sustainable Development Report 2007 Holcim is a worldwide leading producer. progress reports and performance data for 2007. Additional information, case studies and Group company sustainability reports about local performance and activities are available on www .holcim. com /sustainable Introduction Key