Holcim US builds on sustainability commitment with AWS
Author: David Bizley
Concrete contributes a significant share of embodied carbon in data centre construction, and AWS is undertaking initiatives to reduce the carbon impact of the concrete required. For example, AWS implemented a new design standard requiring concrete with at least a 20% reduction in embodied carbon versus standard concrete for new US data centres. Holcim’s ECOPact mixes allow AWS to not only meet this requirement but almost double it. “It’s the choices we make today that will shape the world we live in tomorrow and it’s a changing world. New ideas, new technologies and new requirements are changing the ways we design, build and grow,” said Cedric Barthelemy, Regional Head, Mid-Atlantic with Holcim US. “AWS and Baker Concrete Construction are known for bold thinking across business models, which extends to the companies’ respective approaches to sustainability. Our partnership pairs AWS’ experience in data warehousing and our expertise in designing low-carbon concretes to ultimately result in contributing to a more sustainable built environment.” Following a science-driven approach, Holcim is changing standards for the building industry. Accelerating the use of low-carbon building materials is essential for Holcim to meet its worldwide 2030 climate target of reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions per ton of cementitious materials by 25% by 2030 (from a 2018 base year)