Move to strengthen women’s leadership and capabilities across sustainable construction
The program is designed to advance the role of women across technical, operational, sustainability, and leadership functions through focused upskilling, active industry engagement, and mentorship, while reinforcing Holcim’s position as a leader in low-carbon and circular construction.
Launched on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the initiative reflects Holcim’s forward-thinking approach to shaping the future of the built environment by investing in people, knowledge, and inclusive leadership, according to a press statement.
Strategic platform
WISC is a strategic platform that enables women to play a greater role in driving sustainability, innovation, and technical excellence across the construction sector, while contributing to the UAE’s transition to a resilient, low-carbon economy.
“Women in Sustainable Construction is about expanding who leads that change and strengthening the next generation of talent needed to enable innovation and long-term transformation across our industry,” stressed Ali Said, CEO, Holcim UAE and Oman.
As the leading partner for sustainable construction with innovation at its core, Holcim recognizes that accelerating decarbonization and circularity requires diverse perspectives and strong technical leadership.
“By investing in skills, visibility, and inclusive leadership, we are helping build the capabilities needed to transform the construction sector and support the UAE’s climate and net-zero ambitions,” remarked Anna Griffin, Head of Sustainability and Advocacy, Holcim UAE.
Core pillars
Women in Sustainable Construction is designed around three core pillars that combine skill development, industry engagement, and mentorship to create meaningful impact:
Technical and leadership skills: WISC delivers targeted training and workshops to build technical expertise and leadership capabilities, while participation in external learning sessions and industry conferences ensures exposure to global best practices in sustainability, decarbonization, and innovation.
Industry engagement and partnerships: The initiative actively connects women with key stakeholders and regional and global platforms focused on decarbonization, energy transition, circularity, and low-carbon economy.
Mentorship and growth: Structured mentorship pathways, cross-functional exposure, and community engagement through CSR programs enable participants to grow professionally while contributing to broader societal outcomes, reinforcing Holcim’s commitment to inclusion and long-term impact.
