Holcim is investing in new energy initiatives at its Mannersdorf cement plant to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. The company plans to install a €10 million clinker cooler system, which aims to cut heat consumption and decrease CO2 emissions by 18,000 tonnes annually, with completion expected in early 2025.
Additionally, a large-scale photovoltaic system will be operational by 2025, covering about 15 per cent of the plant’s energy needs and further reducing CO2 emissions by 12,700 tonnes per year. This solar project includes 2.7 MW of solar panels installed at the site of the former chimney on the premises. Plant manager Helmut Reiterer emphasised the importance of sustainability and decarbonisation, stating that the company is focusing on energy-efficient production through machinery