LafargeHolcim

LafargeHolcim (SIX: HOLN) is a leading global building materials and solutions company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The company was formed in 2015 through the merger of Lafarge and Holcim, though it reverted to using just the Holcim name in 2021 while retaining Lafarge as a separate brand. LafargeHolcim serves masons, builders, architects and engineers worldwide with products used in projects ranging from affordable housing to large-scale infrastructure.

LafargeHolcim's main products and services include:

• Cement - The company is one of the world's largest cement producers

• Aggregates - Materials like sand, gravel and crushed stone

• Ready-mix concrete

• Solutions & Products - Including roofing systems, mortars, and other building materials

LafargeHolcim has expanded its sustainability efforts and innovative product offerings in recent years. In 2020, it acquired Firestone Building Products, a leader in commercial roofing and building envelope solutions, for USD 3.4 billion. This acquisition strengthened LafargeHolcim's presence in the US market and expanded its capabilities in sustainable building solutions. The company has also developed products like ECOPact green concrete and Susteno circular cement as part of its push toward more environmentally-friendly construction materials. LafargeHolcim has committed to ambitious sustainability targets, including signing the Business Ambition for 1.5°C pledge to reach net zero emissions. As of 2020, the company reported net sales of CHF 23.1 billion and employed approximately 70,000 people in over 70 countries worldwide.