In commercial and retail construction, performance, programme certainty and cost remain critical — but so does reducing embodied carbon.

The challenge is delivering both, without compromise.

At Holcim, we’re working with developers, contractors and specifiers to deliver lower carbon concrete solutions that perform in real-world commercial environments — from high-rise offices to retail developments.

Our approach focuses on:
• Verified carbon data – plant-specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), not generic averages
• Proven performance – solutions tested and delivered on live UK projects
• Practical implementation – mixes designed to integrate into existing build programmes

This means you can make informed decisions at specification stage — with clarity on both carbon and performance outcomes.

On complex commercial developments such as Canary Wharf, our teams have supported the use of lower carbon mixes incorporating recycled materials and innovative approaches — helping reduce embodied carbon while maintaining programme and structural requirements.

Design with confidence. Specify with clarity.
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