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The Group is convinced that sustained economic growth cannot occur without social progress, environmental protection and respect for local communities.

Discover the Group's values, its sustainable development priorities and its daily operations in the field.

Reductions in CO2

Cement Sustainability Initiative

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development's Cement Sustainability Initiative, currently co-chaired by Lafarge, has just called on G8 leaders to adopt sectoral approaches to accelerate reductions in carbon emissions. Despite the good results obtained by the cement industry, it becomes necessary to create a policy framework.

  • The press release
  • CO2 reductions
  • The C.S.I.

Accessibility

2008 Silver AccessiWeb label

The corporate website receives label

The Lafarge corporate website has been recognized for its accessibility, earning it a "Silver" rating under the French Accessiweb label and an A grade from the European label, Euracert. Lafarge is the first CAC 40 company to receive these labels.

The press release

Rescue efforts

Earthquake in China

The Group has donated €1.5 million to Dujiangyan City and Mianyang City, Sichuan, and does everything possible to support its employees and local communities affected by the earthquake on May 12.

The press release

Case studies

All case studies

  • R.S.S.
  • Podcast

Sustainable construction

The Group’s partnerships

The challenges of sustainable construction concern all players in the building sector. Lafarge works closely with industrial associations, energy suppliers and architects to identify building methods which are cleaner and more environmentally friendly.

Partnerships for sustainable construction