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ABOUT THE COMPANY
BEYOND 2020
ENVIRONMENT
OUR TEAM
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Awards and affiliations At both Group and local level, we are members of various associations, which represent us in relation to the political environment, the economic environment and the general public. At group level we are part of: econsense
A network of companies operating internationally with a common goal: to actively shape the transition to a more sustainable economy and society. The German network of companies is a partner and expert forum for dialogue with the government, the scientific community, the media, and society. Global Cement and Concrete Association
To strengthen the power of innovation and sustainable development globally, HeidelbergCement, along with eight other international companies in the building materials sector, founded the Global Cement and Concrete Association – the world’s first such association. One of the most important objectives of the association is to show how construction challenges – for example, in terms of climate change – can be addressed with concrete. World Green Building Council
Actively engaged since 2019, at global level, the HeidelbergCement Group officially became a partner of the European Regional Network of the World Green Building Council in 2020. The organization’s goal is to develop certification systems for sustainable construction with its partners so that the design, construction, and operation of future buildings would be more sustainable.
Foundation 2°
HeidelbergCement reaffirms its commitments to climate protection by joining the Foundation 2° (Stiftung 2°) support group. The group represents a network of entrepreneurs advocating for a progressive climate policy. Together, the HeidelbergCement group aims to develop cross-sectoral approaches with the aim of making climate protection a sustainable and successful business model. 50 Sustainability Climate Leaders –
Sustainability, a competition we can win The 50 Climate Leaders Project is the response of the international business community’s response to demonstrate its desire, leadership, and willingness to take effective action in the fight against climate change. HeidelbergCement joined the initiative, making a commitment through the Group’s CEO, Dr. Dominik von Achten, that The world can count on HeidelbergCement. The claim is supported by the targets the company has set for 2030 (see Chapter Beyond 2020), aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, and by the commitment that by 2050, the cement produced in the company’s plants will be carbon neutral. More about our path to this ambitious goal can be found here.
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