Switzerland-based LafargeHolcim has begun its roll-out of ECOPact low-carbon concrete in its Latin America region, launching the product range in Ecuador, Colombia and Mexico to ??eet growing demand for green products.??The company says that the launch in other markets will follow in early 2021. It said ??his roll-out of ECOPact builds on its successful market adoption across Europe, the UK, the US and Canada.??The producer additionally plans to introduce its ECOLabel ??o transparently communicate the environmental benefits of its green cement range??across the Disensa retail network from December 2020, enabling customers to ??asily identify products that comply with the company?? green criteria, including lower carbon dioxide footprint and recycled content.??Every country in the region will have at least one ECOlabel product, according to the company.
Latin America regional head Oliver Osswald said, ??ith the roll-out of the widest range of green building materials in Latin America, we are committed to leading the way in sustainable construction. Building on our region?? excellent third quarter 2020 results, demonstrating strong resilience despite an unparalleled health crisis, Latin America is well positioned to tackle the challenges ahead. We have a clear and unified strategy supported by two strong pillars: a rapidly expanding Disensa retail franchise network, and a fully orchestrated regional push toward green building solutions.??/p>