Lafarge Egypt, a member of Holcim Group and a leading provider of innovative and sustainable building materials, has launched the ECOBuild Forum, a high-level specialized event focused on the future of sustainable construction in Egypt, Invest-Gate reports.
The forum underscored that sustainable building is a pressing economic and developmental imperative, particularly in light of Egypt’s rapid urban expansion and major national projects. As demand grows for construction solutions that balance efficiency, performance, and emissions reduction, sustainable building has become central to achieving Egypt Vision 2030 and aligning with global sustainability trends.
In this context, Lafarge Egypt’s integrated portfolio of low-carbon products and innovative construction solutions demonstrates the sector’s ability to meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and economic efficiency.
High-Level Attendance and Strengthening Public-Private Collaboration
This event was hosted by H.E. Dr. Andreas Baum, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Egypt, at the Swiss Residence, with the presence of Holcim global leaders and CEOs and executives from major real estate development companies, as well as architects and engineering consultants. This reflected the diversity of perspectives and underscored the importance of integration across the construction ecosystem.
In his remarks, H.E. Dr. Andreas Baum, Ambassador of Switzerland to Egypt, said:
“This dialogue demonstrates the depth of the Egypt-Switzerland partnership and reaffirms our shared commitment to advancing sustainable construction. Close cooperation between governments and the private sector, supported by international best practices, is key to developing cities that are efficient, resilient and equipped to address long-term environmental and economic challenges.”
From his side, Khaled El Dokani, CEO of Lafarge Egypt, said:
“At Lafarge Egypt, supported by Holcim’s global expertise, we are committed to leading the shift towards low-carbon building solutions that align with Egypt’s national ambitions.
This event goes beyond being a space of discussion; it serves as a starting point for strengthening collaboration with developers, contractors, and government stakeholders, fostering sustainable building that effectively reduces carbon emissions without compromising construction performance or efficiency.”
Panel Discussions, International Best Practices, and Holcim’s Sustainability Commitments
Featuring a series of focused panel discussions, the event tackled key challenges and opportunities related to low-carbon building materials, including market readiness, performance parity between traditional and alternative materials, certification frameworks, technical standards, and financial and operational enablers for sustainable construction in large-scale projects.
Discussions also highlighted construction and demolition materials recycling as a critical enabler of the circular economy, reducing landfill dependency and lowering the construction sector’s carbon footprint, while showcasing international best practices with strong potential for localization in Egypt.
The event also included presentations on Holcim Group’s global sustainability and innovation commitments, highlighting advanced technologies for emissions reduction, the use of alternative materials, and the development of integrated systems that support low-carbon construction across the entire value chain.
This initiative reflects Lafarge Egypt’s leadership in transferring global best practices to the local market, with sustainability embedded at the core of its operational strategy to deliver long-term environmental, economic, and social impact.
The event marks the beginning of a broader series of efforts to develop an integrated construction ecosystem that brings together the public and private sectors, paving the way for future partnerships and environmentally responsible solutions that will leave a lasting, positive impact on Egypt’s urban future.