The court said it had admitted the case but noted this could still be reversed if in subsequent appeal proceedings it concluded that procedural requirements are not met. Non-profit Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER), which is backing the Pari complaint, said in a statement the case marks the first time a court has admitted climate litigation brought against a large corporation in Switzerland. The company also says it has reduced direct CO2 emissions from its operations by more than 50% since 2015. The plaintiffs are seeking compensation from Holcim for climate damage they have suffered, financial participation in flood protection measures and a rapid cut in CO2 emissions. Cement production accounts for about 7% of global CO2 emissions, the Global Cement and Concrete Association says.

Source: The Edge Markets December 22, 2025 11:24 UTC