Leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines continues to champion circular economy practices through expanded collaborations with local governments and private organizations to divert waste from landfills and transform it into alternative fuels and raw materials for cement manufacturing.
A key milestone in Holcim’s waste management efforts is its recent partnership with the local government of Carmen, Davao del Norte. Through its unit Geocycle, Holcim will co-process up to 350 tons of sorted residual waste from the municipality at its Davao plant, preventing it from going to landfills. This initiative is part of Holcim’s broader commitment to providing sustainable waste management solutions to 65 local government units (LGUs) nationwide, including 20 in Mindanao.
Beyond LGUs, Holcim is strengthening its collaborations with private organizations to advance circular economy goals. The company recently joined SM Prime Holdings in launching the SM Waste Free Future campaign, which aims to reduce plastic waste in communities, and partnered with HOPE to support the Aling Tindera program, an initiative that incentivizes the collection of post-consumer plastics and promotes environmental education.
Holcim Philippines Senior Vice President, Head Of Geocyle Sam Manlosa emphasized the company’s dedication to fostering sustainability through partnerships. “We are thrilled to work with more partners in advancing the country’s sustainable development goals. We look forward to strengthening collaborations across sectors to further build progress in the country,” Ramos said.
The company’s environmental leadership has been recognized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) regional offices. During Environment Month celebrations last year, Holcim’s Lugait plant in Misamis Oriental was commended for supporting Region 10 local governments in complying with the Extended Producers Responsibility Actand the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, while its Norzagaray plant in Bulacan was recognized for its excellence in environmental protection.
Holcim’s co-processing technology, a globally recognized waste management solution, plays a crucial role in these initiatives. This process repurposes qualified waste materials as alternative low-carbon fuels and raw materials in cement production, enabling Holcim to reduce its reliance on natural resources and lower carbon emissions while contributing to essential building materials.
By championing circular economy principles and expanding its waste management partnerships, Holcim Philippines is helping local communities and industries transition to more sustainable practices, contributing to the country’s progress toward a greener and more sustainable future.
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About Holcim Philippines
Holcim Philippines, Inc. is one of the leading building solution companies in the country. The Company has a deep portfolio of innovative solutions fostered by a full range of products from structuring to finishing applications that can help local builders execute with high performance and efficiency a wide range of projects from massive infrastructure to simple home repairs.
With cement manufacturing facilities in La Union, Bulacan, Batangas, Misamis Oriental and Davao, as well as aggregates and dry mix business and technical support facilities for building solutions, Holcim Philippines is a reliable partner of builders in the country.
Holcim Philippines is also committed to the highest standards of sustainable operations and manufacturing excellence with its plants certified under ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) and OHSAS 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System).
Holcim Philippines is a member of the Holcim Group, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions.
About Holcim
Holcim is a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions with net sales of CHF 26.4 billion in 2024. Driven by our purpose to build progress for people and the planet, our 65,000 employees are on a mission to decarbonize building, while improving living standards for all. We empower our customers across all regions to build better with less, with a broad range of low-carbon and circular solutions, from ECOPact and ECOPlanet to our circular technology platform ECOCycle®. Through innovative systems, from Elevate roofing to PRB insulation, Holcim makes buildings more sustainable in use, driving energy efficiency and green retrofitting. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are on the way to becoming a net-zero company with 1.5°C targets validated by SBTi.
