
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
