Sustainable development is about more than simple statements of good intentions: it requires concrete actions. Learn about every aspect of sustainable development at Lafarge.
Environmental challenges |
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For many years, Lafarge has been rethinking and improving its industrial processes. Examples of improvement include reductions in the use of raw materials, the use of alternative materials, waste recycling and quarry rehabilitation. |
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Social challenges |
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Lafarge is committed to the well-being and development of its employees and of the communities. Learn about the Group's equality and training objectives for its employees. |
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Economic challenges |
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Lafarge reconciles industrial imperatives and economic challenges. Examples include the use of alternative materials which reduce energy costs and the pursuit of new markets, which is undertaken with respect for sustainable development criteria. |
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Case studies |
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Learn about Lafarge's local action programs, from I.T. training for young women in India and the fight against H.I.V./Aids in sub-Saharan Africa to the use of substitute fuels in Malaysia. These initiatives reflect the diversity of the Group and its interest in local communities. |
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