World leader in building materials, Lafarge extracts resources from the heart of the earth to make materials to bring to the heart of life. Present in 79 countries, the Group responds to the world’s demand for housing and infrastructure. Lafarge is driven by the needs of its customers, shareholders, local communities and architects. The Group creates high value-added solutions which encourage creativity whilst leaving a lighter trace on the world.

Climate change

Copenhagen 2009
Lafarge is looking back at the climate change negotiations. This is an opportunity for the Group to reaffirm its positions and its commitment to the fight against climate change.

Outcomes of Copenhagen 2009

Cimpor

Sale of the stake

Lafarge has sold to Votorantim its interest in Cimpor. The transaction should be completed through an exchange of the Cimpor shares held by Lafarge for certain of Votorantim's assets in Brazil.

The press release

Index

Global 100

In 2010, and for 6 years running, Lafarge is ranked among the 100 most responsible companies.

Lafarge awarded in the Global 100

History

Lafarge's highlights in animation

Starting out in 1833 as a limestone mining company, Lafarge transformed itself and now has a presence in 79 countries. The construction of the Suez canal, the first laboratory for research into building materials, the first patents registered, the first foreign contracts...
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The history of the Group in animation

Completed projects

Products at the heart of architectural projects

The innovative properties of Lafarge's range of products stimulates architectural creativity. Residential buildings, foot bridges, road bridges, airports, rail stations: discover examples of projects that make use of Lafarge products.

Key achievements
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