Holcim Mexico commits MX$356m to water management and low-carbon construction

Mexico-based construction materials producer Holcim Mexico announced MX$356m (US$21m/€19.5m) investment through 2027 to accelerate water management strategy and expand low-carbon construction technologies, supporting infrastructure and projects focused on water resilience as availability becomes increasingly critical for the construction materials industry.

Mexico Business News reported that the initiative aligns with Holcim's global target to reduce freshwater extraction by up to 33% by 2030, with the announcement coming as Mexico faces growing water stress prompting industrial companies to adopt circular water management models and efficient construction solutions.

Holcim Mexico reported a 58% reduction in freshwater use across operations between 2020 and 2025, attributed primarily to expanded use of treated wastewater and process optimization technologies. Currently, 71% of the company's plants in Mexico incorporate recycled water into operations and rely on non-conventional water sources for various production stages.

Ibette Sosa, sustainability manager at Holcim Mexico, said the vision has evolved beyond reducing consumption, transforming the operational model toward a circular water economy ecosystem where systematic reuse and regeneration are pillars of efficiency. She added the goal is to close water cycles within industrial operations and construction projects, reducing risks associated with water availability and strengthening watershed resilience.

Holcim Mexico is developing technologies aimed at reducing water consumption during construction, including self-curing concrete I-dracreto which eliminates the need for post-placement watering and saves approximately 70 litres of water per square metre applied. According to the company, adoption has generated potential reduction of 232 million litres across construction projects nationwide.

Separately, Holcim Mexico marked the 30th anniversary of its Construction Technology Innovation Center by outlining national plans to expand low-carbon concrete, circular construction and energy-efficient technologies.

View complete investment details and sustainability targets for the Mexican operations.