Cement and concrete in a sustainable society

Cement, the binding agent of concrete, is an essential component in the construction of a sustainable society. Since concrete buildings have a long lifetime and require less energy for cooling and heating than other materials, the performance is comparatively good from a life-cycle perspective. Our ambition is to be a key contributor to a sustainable society by investing in product development and providing expertise in sustainable construction.

Goals and objectives

• Contribute to a sustainable society with our products and expertise
• Promote the notion of life-cycle assessment of different building materials as one of the main criteria in construction projects

For more information please read

HeidelbergCement Northern Europe Sustainability Report 2009 (PDF;  4,08MB)
Kunda appendix "Sustainable cement plant 2010" (PDF; 916 KB)