Holcim’s NextGen Growth 2030 strategy marks a significant move towards sustainable construction, with an ambition to become the leading partner for low carbon design and net zero Whole Life Carbon in the built environment. This strategy accompanies Holcim’s North American listing and reinforces the company’s dedication to decarbonising the construction sector through the adoption of environmentally responsible building solutions on a global scale, supporting net zero carbon buildings and sustainable building design.
Innovations in reducing embodied carbon are emerging across the construction industry. Emidat’s automated platform for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) streamlines lifecycle assessment and whole life carbon assessment, helping professionals lower the embodied carbon in materials and the overall carbon footprint of construction projects. Biozeroc’s patent-pending BioConcrete technology demonstrates the potential for carbon-negative solutions and a transition away from conventional cement, further improving environmental sustainability in construction.
Focus on sustainable materials continues to gain traction. The Lime Place provides products prioritising both conservation of historic sites and eco-friendly construction for new builds, aligning with the principles of renewable building materials and green building materials. Digital solutions like Firstplanit enable data-driven choices for optimising sustainability, resource efficiency in construction, and life cycle cost management, helping the sector address stringent environmental targets and building lifecycle performance metrics.
Circular economy principles are becoming integral, highlighted by new projects looking at the reuse of construction components, resonating with circular construction strategies and end-of-life reuse in construction. Pallas Textiles has launched a resource hub to promote transparent sustainable material specification, supporting procurement teams searching for materials with verifiable sustainability credentials and minimal environmental impact of construction.
Collectively, these developments showcase the construction sector’s shift towards integrating whole life carbon assessment, circular economy in construction, and carbon footprint reduction across the entire building lifecycle. With established companies, fast-growing startups, and digital disruptors prioritising sustainable building practices, the path toward net zero whole life carbon and decarbonising the built environment is set to accelerate across global markets. The industry moves closer to delivering energy-efficient buildings and green infrastructure while embracing eco-design for buildings and sustainable urban development.
