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Supporting citymakers as change accelerators for sustainable construction

Founded in 2003, the Holcim Foundation was among the first global initiatives to define and champion the principles of sustainable construction. Today, we build on that legacy with a clear ambition.

  • Our Vision

    Influence how cities are built, renewed, and cared for - advancing responsible urban development and placemaking that integrates buildings, infrastructure, and public space to create greener, healthier and more resilient places for growing urban populations to live and work.

  • Our Mission

    To support citymakers as change accelerators for sustainable construction — mobilising knowledge, partnerships, and practice to translate integrated urban thinking into tangible impact where it is most urgently needed.

A Strategic Partnership with C40 Cities

Empowering Citymakers to Shape a Better Built Future

Bologna, Italy

An important first step in translating our renewed vision into action is our new partnership with C40 Cities through the C40 Reinventing Cities initiative. This collaboration bridges city governments, the private sector, and the next generation to drive low-carbon, resilient urban development worldwide.

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