Growing partner ecosystem in construction
Cement production causes around 5% of annual greenhouse gas emissions in Switzerland. The collaboration between Oxara, KIBAG and Holcim addresses the urgent need for scalable, circular and decarbonising technologies. Having validated the Oulesse® technology and evaluated the market potential of this solution, Oxara, KIBAG and Holcim are now jointly planning the official market launch.
KIBAG, one of Oxara’s first partners, is a leading Swiss company in the building materials and construction sector. Building on the tradition of being a family business and known for its innovations, KIBAG is committed to the development of sustainable building materials with its KIBECO brand. KIBECO is a platform that works with start-ups to develop new approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. According to Christoph Duijts, CEO of KIBAG, «this collaboration underscores our commitment to promoting sustainable practices in the construction industry.»
As one of the leading providers of innovative and sustainable construction solutions in Switzerland, Holcim also emphasises the importance of the partnership with Oxara and KIBAG. Holcim can draw on more than 30 years of experience in the circular economy and closing resource cycles and sees itself as a driver of the circular economy in Switzerland. «This partnership is another step towards achieving our sustainability goals,» says Clemens Wögerbauer, Head of Commercial and Sustainability at Holcim Switzerland. «We have visionary and innovative partners by our side who are the perfect fit for our mission: combining the circular economy with decarbonisation.»
Sustainable alternative for resource-saving construction
Oxacrete Oulesse® offers the construction industry the opportunity to minimise its environmental footprint and increase resource efficiency. Oxacrete Oulesse® is made from dismantling materials and the binder offers a low-carbon alternative to conventional cement. In doing so, the technology promotes the circular economy and at the same time reduces the environmental impact of construction. «The combined expertise and resources of our partners will enable us to effectively scale our technology and make sustainable building practices more accessible to the Swiss market. Together, we want to promote resource efficiency and thus contribute to achieving Switzerland’s net-zero targets» say Gnanli Landrou and Thibault Demoulin, co-founders of Oxara.
