Xella Group Reports Progress in Sustainability Efforts and Market Performance
Duisburg, Germany – Xella Group, a leading European provider of sustainable and efficient walling solutions, has announced significant progress in its sustainability efforts and market performance for the past year. The company is on track to reach its ambitious sustainability targets for 2030.
According to Xella Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report, the company has reduced its scope 1 and 2 market-based CO2e emissions by 6.6 percent, while maintaining stable gross production. This was achieved through energy efficiency projects and measures implemented in 2024, as well as the completion of Xella’s coal phase-out with the installation of future-proof gas boilers.
“We are pleased to see that our efforts to reduce CO₂, improve the circular economy, and ensure safe working environments are paying off,” said Christophe Clemente, CEO of Xella Group. “This progress would not be possible without the dedication of our employees, suppliers, and partners. We are committed to building a sustainable world.”
Xella Group has also made significant strides in its circular economy goals. The company has set a target of zero leftovers to landfill by 2030 and has already reduced the quantities of leftovers from its building products by 46 percent compared to 2023. To further advance circularity, Xella is investing in upgrading the capacity of key plants to handle and process leftovers, as well as developing new products using recycled materials.
In addition, Xella Group has continued its safety culture transformation, recording a 20 percent decrease in lost-time injuries compared to the previous year. The company has increased and enhanced its training programs to ensure a safe work environment and is on track to meet its target of increasing training hours by 58 percent by 2030.
Cécile Fages, Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer at Xella Group, commented, “We are making great progress with our ESG roadmap. Our strategy brings together clear and proactive goals that define Xella’s role in protecting its employees, the environment, and the wider community.”
Xella Group’s commitment to sustainability has been recognized by external ESG experts, with a rating of 52 from S&P Global Ratings in the construction materials category, ranking the company among the top 22 percent in the sector.
Despite the challenging macroeconomic conditions in the European construction market, Xella Group achieved a solid turnover of one billion euros in 2024 and a normalized EBITDA of 186 million euros. The company has optimized its production network and value chain to unlock efficiencies and reduce fixed costs, while staying on track with its sustainability goals.
“We are well positioned and prepared for the turnaround in the market,” said Clemente. “With our focus on sustainability and efficiency, we are optimistic about surpassing former thresholds in the midterm.”
For more information on Xella Group’s sustainability efforts and market performance, visit their website at www.xella.com/sustainability-report-2024.
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