Holcim Argentina achieved an 18 percent reduction in its carbon footprint in 2025. The company reached this goal by shifting 90 percent of its electricity to renewable sources and cutting heavy fossil fuel use by 78 percent year over year. Decarbonization efforts focused on energy efficiency and circular economy initiatives. Through its Geocycle business, the company increased industrial waste recovery to 140,000 tonnes and grew its use of end of life tyres by 42 percent.
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Holcim Argentina cut emissions by 18 percent in 2025. They did it by swapping fossil fuels for renewables and ramping up waste recovery via Geocycle. Worth a look for anyone tracking industrial decarbonization in South America.
90 percent renewable electricity is a strong number, but I wonder about the source. Is this through direct PPAs or just buying certificates? The actual grid stability in those provinces varies quite a bit.
The 42 percent jump in tyre recovery is the real story here. Using waste as fuel is a practical way to drop costs and carbon at the same time, provided they have the scrubbing tech to handle the emissions.
SBTi validation adds some credibility to these numbers. It moves the conversation from corporate marketing to a standardized framework, which is necessary for carbon accounting in heavy industry.
