HERACLES Group Installs a Second ECOBATCH® at The Ellinikon, Reinforcing Sustainability Commitments

HERACLES Group, a member of HOLCIM, has taken a significant step forward in sustainable construction with the installation of an ECOBATCH® 135 concrete batching plant at The Ellinikon, a transformative urban regeneration project in Athens, and the biggest in Europe. This follows the successful operation of the first plant, an ECOBATCH® 175, which has been in use since 2023. This move underscores a firm commitment to innovative, eco-friendly building solutions that align with both Heracles-Holcim’s sustainability goals and The Ellinikon’s vision for a green, smart city.

Patented ECOBATCH®: Pioneering Sustainable Concrete Production

Manufactured by SPANOS Group, the ECOBATCH® represents patented technology, ensuring industry-leading efficiency, environmental performance, and cutting-edge concrete production methods. SPANOS Group has made history by becoming the first manufacturer globally to obtain an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its ECOBATCH® series, validating its commitment to transparency and sustainability.

Key eco-friendly features of the ECOBATCH® include:

• Energy Efficiency: The plant achieves the lowest energy consumption per cubic meter of concrete.
• CO₂ Reduction: By optimizing energy use, ECOBATCH® significantly reduces CO₂ emissions, supporting climate-neutral construction.
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): A comprehensive LCA demonstrates its minimal environmental impact throughout its lifecycle, from manufacturing to operation.
• Water & Material Efficiency: The innovative design minimizes water and raw material waste, supporting circular economy principles.

HERACLES Group, member of Holcim: Leading the Way in Green Construction

As part of Holcim, HERACLES Group actively pursues four core sustainability pillars: Climate & Energy, Circular Economy, Nature, and Local Communities. The deployment of the ECOBATCH® 135 reinforces these pillars by:

• Accelerating decarbonization: The plant’s low-emission design aligns with Holcim’s net-zero roadmap.
• Enhancing circularity: By optimizing resources and reducing material waste, it complements HERACLES’ commitment to a circular economy.
• Innovating green construction: The ECOBATCH® 135 integrates seamlessly with HERACLES’ initiatives to produce low-carbon concrete.

The Ellinikon: A Model of Sustainable Urban Development

The Ellinikon Project aspires to be one of Europe’s most sustainable developments. The integration of a second ECOBATCH® strengthens the project’s sustainability credentials, ensuring that its construction processes prioritize energy efficiency, resource conservation, and lower carbon emissions.

A Unified Step Toward a Greener Future

Theinstallation of the second ECOBATCH® at The Ellinikon is more than just an infrastructure upgrade—it represents a shared commitment to sustainable innovation by SPANOS Group, HERACLES-Holcim, and The Ellinikon.

By pioneering patented eco-conscious technologies in concrete production, this initiative sets a global benchmark for green urban development.