Door 18! 🎁
Behind door 18 we find Holcim, a holding in both CB European Quality Fund and CB Save Earth Fund, as well as Ferguson, a holding in CB Save Earth Fund.
Holcim – Swiss global leader in circular and low-carbon construction.
⭐ Product lines: Through its proprietary product lines ECOPact and ECOPlanet, Holcim offers materials with 30–90% lower CO₂ footprints, and in some cases fully carbon-neutral alternatives, without compromising performance.
⭐ Circularity: The company is accelerating circular construction through the ECOCycle® technology platform and strategic acquisitions globally, with the goal of recycling 20 million tonnes of construction materials per year by 2030.
⭐ Carbon: With an investment budget of CHF 2 billion, Holcim is driving more than 50 projects within Carbon Capture (CCUS).
🌱 The company works in line with the global sustainability goals and has set SBTi-verified CO₂ reduction targets.
Ferguson – North America’s largest distributor of plumbing and heating products.
⭐ Water infrastructure: Ferguson distributes pipes, valves, pumps, and fittings used in drinking water supply, wastewater systems, and irrigation.
⭐ B2B and B2C: The products are used in both municipal and private water and wastewater projects.
⭐ Strong market position: Ferguson has balanced exposure across many market segments, from residential construction to civil infrastructure, making the business more resilient to cyclical fluctuations in individual sectors.
🌱 The company places particular focus on five of the 17 global sustainability goals: Goals 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12.