Lafarge has taken a humble, pragmatic approach to establishing partnerships on a global level. The Group relies on major N.G.Os. (nongovernmental organizations), recognized worldwide for their professionalism and expertise.
WWF International |
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By signing
an initial partnership in 2000, Lafarge became the WWF's leading industrial
"Conservation Partner".
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BiodiversityBiodiversity refers to the diversity of living organisms and species in land, marine and aquatic ecosystems. Carbon footprintWith approximately 166 cement production sites in 79 countries, the capacity to effectively manage, consolidate and distribute data on CO2 emissions is key to the achievement of Lafarge's mitigation goals.
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Habitat for Humanity |
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Lafarge provides materials and volunteer staff to build or renovate housing for underprivileged families in 25 countries. The Eco-City project, in South Africa, mobilized Lafarge and local NGOs. to build environmentally-friendly housing at an affordable price. The poor neighborhood of Midrand, in the suburbs of Johannesburg, suffers from a housing shortage. Lafarge donated 300 tons of cement and 70 m³ of concrete to construct 30 houses which use renewable solar energy. The result is a reduction in the consumption of coal, responsible for respiratory diseases among 30% of children.
The Group provides material, financial and human support for similar projects in Romania. It supplied plasterboard and other materials for the construction of houses in four cities: Beius, Pitesti, Radauti and Cluj. Employees donated their time to help with the work. |
Low-cost housingSouth Africa: real houses to replace slums In Midrand, a suburb of Johannesburg, Lafarge has joined forces with a local developer to build houses at affordable prices which incorporate respect for environmental issues. |
CARE |
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Since 2003 and the 1st partnership, Lafarge has worked
alongside CARE in the fight against HIV/Aids by implementing prevention,
screening and treatment programs.
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More about CAREA humanitarian NGO |
Last update on 03/05/2010
