Holcim Achieves Global Top Employer Status for 2026 Reflecting Strong Workplace Culture and Talent Development

Holcim Achieves Global Top Employer Status for 2026 Reflecting Strong Workplace Culture and Talent Development

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has been named a Global Top Employer for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, becoming one of only 17 companies worldwide to receive the recognition for excellence in people practices. The certification covers 27 Holcim markets across Europe, Latin America and Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with the company achieving a global score of 87 percent, surpassing industry benchmarks. The Top Employers Institute evaluates companies based on standards such as career development, learning opportunities, workplace well-being, diversity and organizational strategy. Holcim’s recognition reflects its emphasis on building a strong performance culture aligned with its NextGen Growth 2030 strategy, which focuses on sustainable growth and value creation. Company leaders highlighted that initiatives such as employee development programmes, diversity initiatives and a strong focus on health and safety contribute to creating a workplace where talent can grow and succeed. The award also underscores the role of Holcim’s global workforce of more than 45,000 employees in driving the company’s mission to become the leading partner for sustainable construction worldwide.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 6-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Holcim has been recognized as a Global Top Employer for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, marking the second consecutive year the global building materials company has received the distinction. The certification highlights organizations that meet the highest standards in human resources practices and employee development worldwide.

Holcim is among only 17 companies globally to receive the Global Top Employer designation in 2026. The recognition reflects the company’s commitment to fostering a strong workplace culture, supporting employee development and maintaining high standards across its people practices.

The certification was awarded across 27 Holcim markets worldwide, spanning regions including Europe, Latin America, and Asia, the Middle East and Africa. The company achieved a global score of 87 percent, exceeding the benchmark established by the Top Employers Institute’s evaluation framework.

The Top Employers Institute assesses organizations against a broad set of criteria covering areas such as career development, learning opportunities, workplace well-being, diversity, compensation practices and organizational strategy. To qualify as a Global Top Employer, companies must demonstrate excellence across multiple regions and maintain certification in a minimum number of countries, including the location of their global headquarters.

Holcim’s recognition reflects the company’s emphasis on building a high-performance culture aligned with its NextGen Growth 2030 strategy, which focuses on sustainable growth and long-term value creation for employees, customers and shareholders. The company refers to this approach internally as the Holcim Spirit, centered on purpose, people and performance.

Chief Executive Officer Miljan Gutovic said the award highlights the dedication and collaboration of Holcim’s workforce. He noted that the company’s culture of performance and value creation plays an important role in driving the organization’s long-term strategy and supporting its employees worldwide.

Carmen Diaz, Chief People and Sustainability Officer at Holcim, emphasized that the company aims to build a workplace where talent development, diversity and employee engagement are core priorities. Initiatives such as Holcim University, which focuses on employee learning and leadership development, support this objective while reinforcing health, safety and inclusion across the organization.

Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim is a global leader in sustainable construction solutions, operating across dozens of markets and employing more than 45,000 people worldwide. The company provides materials and solutions for infrastructure, industry and building construction, with sustainability and circular construction at the center of its strategy.

About Holcim

Holcim (SIX: HOLN) is the leading partner for sustainable construction with net sales of CHF 15.7 billion in 2025, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 45 000 employees in 43 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America and Asia, Middle East & Africa – and has been recognized as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to walling and roofing – powered by premium brands including ECOPact, ECOPlanet and ECOCycle.

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