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Holcim El-Djazaïr leads in green cement production through its ECOPlanet range, utilizing 100% local products and employing over 4,300 local workers. The company integrates waste co-incineration and alternative raw materials, aiming for a low-carbon economy.

By 2026, they plan to reduce CO₂ emissions from transport by over 40% and invest in CCUS technologies to comply with future European carbon taxes. In 2024, Holcim expects to export 3.1 million tons of cement and clinker, increasing to 3.4 million tons in 2025, capturing 30% and 36% of Algeria's market, respectively.

Holcim's partnership with Sonatrach focuses on producing low-carbon products to enhance export competitiveness. Their Geocycle unit aims to manage over 500,000 tons of waste by 2026, contributing to sustainable construction. Recent initiatives include adopting AI for smart operations and a partnership with Berrahal to recycle sugar production waste into cement.