Holcim cements plans to be 'nature-positive' by 2030

Cecilia Keating
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Global construction materials giant sets out raft of new biodiversity and water goals, making it just one of a handful of multinationals to adopt science-based nature targets

Holcim, the world's largest cement company, has vowed to become 'nature-positive' by 2030 through efforts to preserve biodiversity, lower its water intensity, and return freshwater to water-risk areas....

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