November 2006
This issue marks the close of the Holcim Foundation's first three-year cycle: the inaugural Holcim Awards competition has concluded, the first Holcim Forum has been held, and three books have been published. The Foundation looks back on the milestones so far, while already building toward the second cycle.
Inside:
- Muhammad Yunus, founding Advisory Board member, wins the Nobel Peace Prize, and reflects on what it means for the Foundation
- Rolf Soiron, Chairman of Holcim and of the Advisory Board, on the "additional positive ring" the Foundation gives the Holcim name
- Preparations for the second Holcim Forum, "Urban_Trans_Formation," set for April 2007 in Shanghai
- Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City joins the Foundation's circle of five partner universities
- A global tour of Group company events, from Stuttgart to the Philippines, keeping the Awards momentum alive
- On-site reports with the four global Holcim Awards winners, from Costa Rica to Montreal
