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AUSTRALIA   N. ZEALAND  RMX & CPR  RMX and Precast - multisite

                           Water

                           Water you waiting for?




                           Opportunity
                                                   32 projects completed
                           Started in 2022, this
                           project aims to reduce   Results
                                                   since 2022 across
                           freshwater use and achieve   27 different sites.
                           zero water pollution at   •  Humes Pooraka precast
                           Holcim Australia sites   plant in South Australia
                           by upgrading water       completed in 2024
                           management systems.     •  New stirrer pit installed,
                                                    saving 4,500 m /day
                                                               3
                           Solution                 saving of mains water
                           73 projects with a 8.5 MCHF
     George Agriogiannis   budget aimed at         All sites report zero
          CEO              enhancing water         water pollution events
                           management, including:  and reduced fresh water
                           •  Implementing best    consumption.
                            practices
                           •  Documenting water    Total freshwater saved/
                            management plans for   year: 33,000 m 3
                            each site
                           •  Increasing
                            understanding of water
        Cyril Giraud        management principles
         Head of            and responsibilities
       Sustainability







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