Highlights of our year
CHF
26,834m
Net sales
CHF
4,612m
Recurring EBIT
Record Results
Strategy 2022 achieved one year in advance with record net sales growth, Recurring EBIT, ROIC, cash conversion and leverage.
Key figures
Net sales (CHF bn)
Recurring EBIT1 (CHF bn)
Free Cash Flow1,2,3 (CHF bn)
AND CASH CONVERSION (%)
ROIC1 (%)
LEVERAGE RATIO1 (x)
AND NET FINANCIAL DEBT (CHF BN)
1 2017 and 2018 are not restated for IFRS 16 “Leases”
2 2017 and 2018 reflect the former alternative performance measure indicator “Free Cash Flow”
3 After leases
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2021
BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENTS
Record performance
Strategy 2022 achieved one year in advance with record net sales, Recurring EBIT, ROIC, cash conversion and leverage
Firestone roofing platform reaches double-digit sales growth
Launch new Group identity reflecting our vision to become the global leader in innovative & sustainable building solutions
Twelve bolt-on acquisitions delivering growth in ready-mix and aggregates
Agreement to acquire Malarkey Roofing Products in US
Best-in-class performance in Health & Safety
DEPLOYING GREEN BUILDING SOLUTIONS
ECOPact one-year anniversary, now in 24 markets and all regions
ECOPlanet in 15 markets in under one year
TectorPrint, proprietary 3D printing ink enabling smart design
DYNAMax ultimate performance concrete for design flexibility
30+ CCUS projects such as mineralized CO2 as low-emission raw material for green cement
RECOGNITIONS
Recognized as global climate leader; one of seven companies with 2050 net-zero targets validated by SBTi and CDP A ranking for second year in a row
ECOPact awarded most sustainable building material from Australia to Canada
Prince Michael International Road Safety Award Winner
PARTNERSHIPS
Expanding Solutions & Products
We are off to a strong start to our “Strategy 2025 – Accelerating Green Growth”, expanding our Solutions & Products business to become a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions.
* 2021 includes 9 months' contribution from Firestone; Malarkey Roofing Products acquisition expected to close in Q1 2022 and PRB acquisition expected to close in Q2 2022
business
segments
Holcim is the global leader in building materials and solutions and active in four business segments: Cement, Aggregates, Ready-Mix Concrete and Solutions & Products. Following our pledge to net zero, our ambition is to lead the industry in reducing carbon emissions and shifting towards low-carbon construction.
CEMENT
16.4bn
Sales (CHF)
2020: 15.0bn
Aggregates
4.0bn
Sales (CHF)
2020: 3.7bn
Ready-Mix Concrete
5.2bn
Sales (CHF)
2020: 4.6bn
Solutions & Products
3.6bn
Sales (CHF)
2020: 1.9bn
OUR FOUR
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
We will deliver superior financial and ESG performance with best-in-class financial KPIs and a disciplined investment strategy, centered around sustainability, to drive profitability. We will deliver these results by fostering a high-performance culture while operating at the highest level of ethics and integrity.
Accelerating
growth
Expanding
solutions
Leading in
sustainability &
innovation
