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Holcim-PRB enters a new chapter in offshore sailing

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:38:33 GMT

After three successful years racing under the green and blue flag at the pinnacle of offshore competition, we are setting course for a new chapter.

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Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:03:56 GMT

The Ocean Race 2025: Team Holcim-PRB finishes a remarkable third overall

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:33:25 GMT

The Ocean Race 2025_Podium Finish

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:05:25 GMT

How GO CIRCULAR embodies the Holcim Spirit: PERFORMANCE

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:55:50 GMT

As Team Holcim-PRB makes waves at The Ocean Race Europe 2025 with the GO CIRCULAR campaign, check out how they’re bringing the Holcim Spirit and Purpose, People and Performance to life at sea.

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How GO CIRCULAR embodies the Holcim Spirit: PEOPLE

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:40:10 GMT

As Team Holcim-PRB makes waves at The Ocean Race Europe 2025 with the GO CIRCULAR campaign, check out how they’re bringing the Holcim Spirit and Purpose, People and Performance to life at sea.

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How GO CIRCULAR embodies the Holcim Spirit: PURPOSE

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:32:33 GMT

As Team Holcim-PRB makes waves at The Ocean Race Europe 2025 with the GO CIRCULAR campaign, check out how they’re bringing the Holcim Spirit and Purpose, People and Performance to life at sea.

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The Ocean Race Europe 2025: Holcim’s new wave in marine ecosystem renovation

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:54:50 GMT

The Ocean Race Europe 2025: Holcim PRB sets sail from Portsmouth, UK

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:24:26 GMT

Team Holcim-PRB crew reveal 2025

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:01:27 GMT

Holcim-PRB skipper and partners sharing their reflections from the Vendée Globe

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:48:19 GMT

Nicolas Lunven’s Vendeé Globe

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:58:19 GMT

Nicolas Lunven’s Message to Davos: Protect Biodiversity and Nature

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:27:12 GMT

Vendée Globe 2024 Unlocked: Artificial reef, No. 2

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:03:17 GMT

Vendée Globe: Completing the Southern Ocean Leg

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:30:38 GMT

Vendée Globe 2024 Unlocked: Kidston Hydropower Project - Australia

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:55:46 GMT

Vendée Globe 2024 Unlocked: Richard Brisius on ocean science

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:21:28 GMT

Vendée Globe 2024 Unlocked: Grand Egyptian Musem - Egypt

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:42:55 GMT

Team Holcim-PRB: Sailing the globe for circularity

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:37:28 GMT

An exciting first few weeks of the Vendée Globe

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:45:31 GMT

Vendée Globe 2024 Unlocked: Artificial reef, No. 1

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:09:01 GMT

Vendée Globe 2024 Unlocked: Circular Explorer - The Philippines

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:56:11 GMT

Vendée Globe 2024 Unlocked: The Ellinikon - Greece

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:42:24 GMT

Nicolas Lunven is off to an incredible start to his first Vendée Globe

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:10:40 GMT

Team Holcim-PRB with its skipper Nicolas Lunven has joined the 40-boat regatta for the single-handed, round-the-world Vendée Globe sailing race, celebrating its 35th anniversary.

With GO CIRCULAR, Holcim is circumnavigating the world to preserve our oceans with a call to action to accelerate the shift to circular building and living, from sea to city.
Learn more here.

Holcim-PRB’s GO CIRCULAR sets sail in Vendée Globe

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:45:18 GMT

Final preparations before the Vendée Globe

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:21:19 GMT

Nicolas Laporte, Head of Sales Cement at Holcim France, on how GO CIRCULAR...

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:29:57 GMT

Défi Azimut: a promising 4th place just weeks before the Vendée Globe

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:37:53 GMT

Le Défi Azimut: Flying during speed runs

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:10:17 GMT

GO CIRCULAR Talks, ep. 4: Decarbonizing building with Neustark

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:07:27 GMT

In the fourth episode of the #GOCIRCULARTalks, our Team Holcim-PRB skipper Rosalin Kuiper sat down with Valentin Gutknecht, Founder and Co-CEO of neustark, to discuss the role of innovation in decarbonizing building.

Team Holcim-PRB equips GO CIRCULAR with OceanPack

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:11:37 GMT

As part of hashtage GOCIRCULAR’s commitment to advancing climate science, Team Holcim-PRB’s IMOCA is now equipped with an OceanPack, with support from The Ocean Race!

Ryan McCormack, General Manager of Ready Mix Concrete at Holcim US, shares...

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:11:16 GMT

“To me, #GOCIRCULAR represents the right direction our company is going in. The demand for low-carbon and circular products is very high … everyone is talking about and the great thing is that Holcim has the solutions for it.”

Ryan McCormack, General Manager of Ready Mix Concrete at Holcim US, shares his insights on how the demand for circular and low-carbon building solutions is growing.

Find out more about circular economy at Holcim: https://go-circular.com/

Frank Palmer, Vice President of Sales at Elevate, on the importance of...

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:55:26 GMT

Holcim-PRB, 11th in the New York – Vendée Les Sables Transat

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:54:07 GMT

Kai-Uwe Bergmann, discusses design approaches for creating climate-resilient...

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:11:39 GMT

During the hashtag#GOCIRCULAR stopover in New York for the Transat CIC, we sat down with Kai-Uwe Bergmann, FAIA, Partner at BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, who are a past recipient of the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction Awards, to discuss innovative design approaches for creating circular and climate-resilient cities.

Many coastal cities such as New York are vulnerable to the consequences of a changing climate, so we need to ensure our cities are resilient to these changes.

GO CIRCULAR skipper Rosalin Kuiper explores circularity in New York

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:11:29 GMT

The world is building the equivalent of New York City every month to accommodate our planet's growing population and last week, Team Holcim-PRB skipper Rosalin Kuiper was on the ground in NYC to see what that means in practice!

This means not only do we need to build our cities in a way that's low-carbon, energy-efficient and circular, we also need to make them climate-resilient.

Team Holcim-PRB skipper Nicolas Lunven is racing back to Europe

Wed, 29 May 2024 21:17:43 GMT

Three weeks after the arrival of The Transat CIC, Team Holcim-PRB skipper Nicolas Lunven is racing back to Europe as part of the second edition of New York – Vendée.

"To prepare for the Vendée Globe, it’s important to train. Covering miles is the best way to feel ready for it. In this New York - Vendée, the competition will again be tough. I hope to compete with the best and be able to draw conclusions about performance and technical aspects of the boat."

With five months to go before this major event for the team and the #GOCIRCULAR campaign, Nicolas is determined to do well.

More about the race start here: https://go-circular.com/media-corner/covering-miles-to-prepare-for-the-vendee-globe

Breathtaking views in the New York harbor as Imoca's gathered for speed runs

Mon, 27 May 2024 08:04:26 GMT

To kick off Memorial Day weekend in the US and carry out the final preparations for the New York - Vendée solo transatlantic return, more than two dozen IMOCA boats gathered for speed runs between the Statue of Liberty and Governors Island.

“It was amazing to see all those boats out there today and to go sailing together with Nicolas for the first time since the refit. Everything worked well and it was just such an interesting experience for all of us!” Rosalin Kuiper, Team Holcim-PRB skipper.

Follow Team Holcim-PRB as they spread the #GOCIRCULAR message: https://go-circular.com/

Ten days of intense repairs in New York City

Tue, 14 May 2024 10:59:37 GMT

Team Holcim-PRB greets Lady Liberty

Sat, 11 May 2024 07:07:11 GMT

Back on the water after a period of intense training and preparations

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 21:10:46 GMT

Back on the water after a period of intense training and preparations, Team Holcim-PRB set off to cross the Atlantic as part of the Transat CIC!

“The boat is ready. I have a great team that has worked hard this winter until the very last day to ensure that I leave in the best possible conditions." Nicolas Lunven, Team Holcim-PRB skipper

With Nicolas Lunven at the helm of the IMOCA for this challenging solo race, it is a huge moment in his journey to this year’s Vendée Globe and for taking the #GOCIRCULAR message to New York

More about the race start here: https://go-circular.com/media-corner/transat-cic

Final training before Transat CIC

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:33:29 GMT

GO CIRCULAR Talks, ep. 3: Navigating the startup environment

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:21:12 GMT

GO CIRCULAR Talks, ep. 2: #GO WasteLess with Geocycle

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:05:05 GMT

“The greatest threat to the planet is the belief that someone else would save it.”
For the International Day Of Zero Waste – a day that raises awareness about the importance of minimizing and preventing waste generation – Team Holcim-PRB skipper Rosalin Kuiper caught up with Nils Kruse, Head of @Geocycle Group , as part of our #GoCircular talks.

Don’t miss his insights on turning materials at the end of their lifecycle into resources.

GO CIRCULAR Talks, ep. 1: She can #GOCIRCULAR

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:20:47 GMT

In the first episode of the GO CIRCULAR Talks, our Team Holcim-PRB skipper Rosalin Kuiper sat down with Elena Hess, Head of Global Brand Campaigns, and Roze Wesby, Head of Plants of Tomorrow to discuss what inclusion means to Holcim. Together, these three inspiring women highlight how we are promoting inclusion and how female talents can grow in a technical environment.

Find out more: Go-circular.com

The year to GO CIRCULAR with our circularity heroes

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:21:50 GMT

Rosie launches "GO CIRCULAR Talks", a video series where she will meet Holcim's circularity heroes and other changemakers.

Retour à la Base: a success for Nicolas and Team Holcim-PRB!

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:17:37 GMT

For his first solo race as the skipper of Team Holcim-PRB, Nicolas Lunven sailed a truly great race with the kinds of twists and turns that remind us why we love this sport so much.

Race start Retour à la Base

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:09:37 GMT

“I’m ready to race, and compete against the other boats.”

We caught up with Team Holcim-PRB skipper Nicolas Lunven to find out what motivates him as he battles the towering Atlantic waves in the Retour à la Base solo sailing race.

Flying the flag for #CircularLiving is the driving force behind his mission!

Find our more here: https://go-circular.com/media-corner/retour-a-la-base-start

Next stop: Delivering the boat to Martinique

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:37:46 GMT

On November 6th at 10:00am the team left on their first transatlantic sail at the helm of Holcim-PRB. Nicolas and Rosalin set course from Concarneau to Martinique in a delivery mode, after which Nicolas will take on the solo Transat Retour à la Base - a qualifier for the Vendée Globe.

When cutting-edge innovation meets sporting excellence

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:17:25 GMT

When cutting-edge innovation meets sporting excellence.

Our Team Holcim-PRB skippers Nicolas Lunven and Rosalin Kuiper and the team at our #InnovationHub in Lyon are promoting #CircularLiving in different ways.

But there are plenty of parallels between them.

The sailors shared some of the inspirations they took from the visit and how they’ll help them spread circularity across the planet with Go Circular.

Fresh from her recent refit, our GO CIRCULAR sailing boat is taking to the...

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:12:01 GMT

Fresh from her recent refit, our GO CIRCULAR sailing boat is taking to the waves once again as Team Holcim-PRB skippers Nicolas Lunven and Rosalin Kuiper prepare to set sail for Martinique in November.

On the way, they’ll get to know the boat before Nicolas heads off on the solo-manned Retour à la Base race from Martinique to Lorient.

The two sailors shared their excitement for their maiden voyage and the upcoming sailing adventure

Learn more about our mission to spread the message of circularity here: https://go-circular.com/

GO CIRCULAR welcomes two new skippers in preparation for Vendée Globe and The...

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:54:47 GMT

Renowned French sailor Nicolas Lunven to be Team Holcim-PRB skipper in Retour à la Base and Vendée Globe 2024. The Netherlands’ rising talent Rosalin Kuiper to lead the team in The Ocean Race Europe 2025. Find out more at: https://go-circular.com/

Nicolas Lunven: Skipper Holcim-PRB

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:52:25 GMT

Victory achieved in our mission to GO CIRCULAR

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:45:35 GMT

Victory achieved in our mission to GO CIRCULAR

🌎 We embarked on a global race to GO CIRCULAR, advancing our purpose to build progress for people and the planet.

🏆 We triumphed in LEG 1, 2 and 3, breaking TWO speed records along the way!

🚀 We gave it our all in every leg, all the way to remasting and reentering the race stronger than ever.

💧 We collected thousands of water samples to advance marine science, venturing into the most remote areas of the world.

🤝 We engaged with thousands of colleagues and partners, to accelerate the shift to circular living.

All of this was made possible by the unstoppable Holcim spirit, pushing the boundaries to GO CIRCULAR from sea to city.

https://go-circular.com/

Meet our Holcim employees and changemakers and discover the actions they take...

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:26:43 GMT

Meet our Holcim employees and changemakers: Yogesh Bhowany, Jasmeet Deol and Britney Parsons.

Discover the actions they take every day to GO CIRCULAR and make a positive impact on our environment.

From implementing sustainable practices to championing innovative solutions, our team is dedicated to building a future that works for people and the planet.

Find out more about our mission: https://go-circular.com

Hear from Lucio Greco, Country Manager at Holcim Italy, how he and his team...

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:25:23 GMT

“In order to guarantee a future for the next generation, we must change to another model, based on a circular economy.”

Hear from Lucio Greco, Country Manager at Holcim Italy, how he and his team go circular, by focusing on reducing and recycling, to pave the way to a net-zero future.

It is our mission at Holcim to build a future that works for both people and the planet.

Join us on this journey and let’s GO CIRCULAR together: https://go-circular.com/

Simon Kronenberg, CEO Holcim Schweiz, explains what circularity means to him.

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:24:01 GMT

Simon Kronenberg, CEO Holcim Schweiz, explains what circularity means to him and why it is a profound responsibility towards society and future generations.

By closing the loop, we unlock endless possibilities for a more sustainable planet.

Together, we can create a world where resources are used wisely, waste is minimized, and every product has a new life.

Join us on this incredible journey of circularity and let’s make a positive impact on the environment and our communities: www.go-circular.com

Our Team Holcim-PRB made waves at the Pro Am Races in Genoa

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 10:08:26 GMT

Our Team Holcim-PRB made waves at the Pro Am Races yesterday, marking one of the final events in this exhilarating The Ocean Race!

The atmosphere was electric, and the camaraderie among our team was truly inspiring.

We captured some incredible moments that showcase the incredible spirit and sheer joy of being part of this thrilling adventure.

Don’t miss out on the action – watch the video and get a glimpse into the unforgettable experience!

Find out more about our mission to GO CIRCULAR: https://go-circular.com/

Hear from Jan Wagner, SEA Defense Team Director, on setting the standard for...

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:35:18 GMT

“Nearly 60% of Holcim raw materials in the precast business in the Netherlands are recycled aggregates.”

That’s just part of what the team there is doing to shape a net-zero future.

Hear from Jan Wagner, SEA Defense Team Director at Holcim Netherlands, about how he and his team are setting the standard for sustainable building in the country.

Together we can create a future that works for both people and the planet.

Learn more about our mission: https://go-circular.com/

In our 1st Ocean Race we win big on our mission to GO CIRCULAR, ranking 2nd...

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:21:41 GMT

In our 1st @theoceanrace, we win big on our mission to GO CIRCULAR, ranking 2nd on the podium.

We conquered the sea, giving our best at every stage:
winning 3 legs
remasting our boat
setting new speed records

Never giving up, with our unstoppable Holcim spirit.

Let's GO CIRCULAR!

Clemens Swalue, General Manager of Cement Sales at Holcim tells us what GO...

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:03:35 GMT

“Concrete is the most durable material but it is also the best material to recycle.” Clemens Swalue, General Manager of Cement Sales at Holcim Netherlands, and Arjen Van Leur, General Director at Kijlstra, give us an insight into how they lead their teams to improve their environmental footprint every day and to create a future that works for our children and our grandchildren. Join us in reshaping our way of thinking, in revolutionising practices, and in creating a sustainable future for generations to come: https://go-circular.com/

Morgan Malecotte, CEO Holcim Belgium, explains how we are maximizing...

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:51 GMT

“Circularity is a mindset, a more sustainable way of living. At home, at work, in business, circularity is everywhere.”

Morgan Malecotte, CEO of Holcim Belgium, explains how we are maximizing resources by reusing products and reducing consumption.

Join us in our mission to transform and revolutionize our approaches, and forge a sustainable future for future generations: https://go-circular.com/

Hear from our One Young World delegates on what motivates them to GO CIRCULAR.

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:46:44 GMT

We believe in the responsibility of preserving our planet’s precious resources for the next generation, which is why Holcim is proud to be a part of The Ocean Race.

Hear from our One Young World delegates on what motivates them to GO CIRCULAR.

Join us in the race towards a more sustainable world.

Discover more about our mission: https://go-circular.com/

Daniel Reiser, Industrial Directory, Holcim Germany, on GO CIRCULAR and...

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:57:15 GMT

Holcim’s mission is clear: to build a world that works for people and the planet.

Through the power of circularity, we're driven to create smarter, better, and more sustainable solutions for future generations.

Daniel Reiser, Industrial Directory, Holcim Germany, explains how GO CIRCULAR is the perfect complementary action to the Holcim transformation.

Join us our journey as we pave the way to a more circular future together: https://go-circular.com/

Hear from Thorsten Hahn, CEO Holcim Germany, what going circular means for...

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:52:52 GMT

Building progress for both people and planet is at the heart of Holcim.

For Holcim, The Ocean Race is not just about winning; it’s about making a positive impact and striving for a more sustainable future.

Hear from Thorsten Hahn, CEO Holcim Germany, what going circular means for him and his team.

Discover more about our mission: https://go-circular.com/

Throwback to the electrifying Pro Am race of The Ocean Race in The Hague

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:17:49 GMT

Our Holcim teams got to channel their inner sailors and embark on a thrilling, adrenaline-fueled adventure on the open water.

The sheer speed and intensity of our IMOCA boat Team Holcim-PRB slicing through the waves created an incredible atmosphere.

Don't miss out on the chance to witness the action. Check out the exclusive footage now and relive the excitement!

Our winners joining the crew in Alicante

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:49:23 GMT

Go Circular hero video

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:52:42 GMT

Holcim Go Circular B-roll

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:52:42 GMT