Ambuja Cements : Three Indian projects win big at LafargeHolcim Awards under the Next Genera-tion category for Asia Pacific region

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Three Indian projects win big at LafargeHolcim Awards under the Next Genera-

tion category for Asia Pacific region

~ Out of the five projects declared winners for Asia Pacific region, three are Indian projects ~

~ 4,742 projects from 134 countries submitted entries for the award ~

Mumbai, 30 June 2021: LafargeHolcim Foundation announced the winners at the recently held Regional LafargeHolcim Awards Ceremony 2020 Asia Pacific. The LafargeHolcim Awards are the world's most significant competition for sustainable design. Its Next Generation category recognises the visionary concepts and bold ideas of young professionals and students. Out of the five projects declared winners for Asia Pacific region, three were Indian projects.

The top three winners received a prize money of USD 25,000, USD 20,000, and USD 15,000, while the two ex aequo fourth-place winners received USD 10,000, each. In addition to the prize money, each winner also received a personalized trophy featuring the Modulor of the Swiss architect LeCorbusier.

The 'Recovered Foreshore in India' project - Waterfront sanitation and community infrastructure by Soledad Patiño was awarded the first prize. 'Towers of Strength in India' - Multifunctional amenities and services in informal settlements by Lorenzo Fernandes was conferred with the second position and Cultivated Envelope in India - Vernacular green facade system by Divya Jyoti also bagged an award.

"Witnessing the display of design prowess by young professionals is inspiring. Three Indian projects being recognised at the Awards is a great feat and I would like to congratulate the brilliant young minds. The winning projects from India, Thailand, and Indonesia all share a strong focus on social sustainability. At Holcim, we advocate innovation, sustainable construction and achieving net zero, and through these recognitions, we aim to encourage more architects and designers to come up with cutting-edge climate positive designs and solutions" said, Mr. Neeraj Akhoury, CEO India, Holcim and MD & CEO of Ambuja Cements Limited.

Now in its sixth edition, a total of 4,742 projects from 134 countries submitted entries for the award. The shortlisted entries which met the competition criteria underwent a rigourous screening process in online jury meetings in the five competition regions. The entries are judged on five Target Issues for Sustainable Construction - Progress, People, Planet, Prosperity, and Place.

The LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction was created in 2003 by LafargeHolcim as an independent legal entity to raise awareness of the important role that architecture, engineering, urban planning, and the building industry have in achieving a more sustainable future.

To know more about Next Generation category winners:https://www.lafargeholcim-founda-

tion.org/awards/6th-cycle/asia-pacific/Ceremony

About Ambuja Cement:

Ambuja Cements Ltd., a part of the global conglomerate Holcim, is among the leading cement companies in India. Ambuja Cement has provided hassle-free,home-building solutions with its unique sustainable development projects and environment-friendly practices since it started operations. Currently, Ambuja Cement has a cement capacity of 29.65 million tonnes with five integrated cement manufacturing plants and eight cement grinding units across the country. The company has many firsts to its credit - a captive port with four terminals that has facilitated timely, cost-effective, cleaner shipments of bulk cement to its customers. To further add value to customers, the company has launched innovative products like Ambuja Roof Special, Ambuja Cool Walls, Ambuja Compocem and Ambuja Kawach. The new products not only fulfil important customer needs but also help in significantly reducing carbon footprints.

For more details, visit http://www.ambujacement.com

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About ACC:

ACC Limited, a member of the Holcim Group, is one of India's leading producers of cement and ready mixed concrete. It has ~6500 employees, 17 cement manufacturing sites, 89 concrete plants and a nationwide network of over 50,000 retail outlets to serve its customers. With a world-class R&D centre in

Mumbai, the quality of ACC's products and services, as well as its commitment to technological develop- ment, make it a preferred brand in building materials. Established in 1936, ACC is counted among the

country's 'Most Sustainable Companies' and it is recognized for its best practices in environment management and corporate citizenship

For more details, visit www.acclimited.com

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