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Environment

For Lafarge, long-term economic performance is inseparable from respect for the environment.

Preserving resources

Reducing the consumption of raw materials and water is a priority for Lafarge. To accomplish this, the Group encourages recycling and the use of alternative products.

Limiting waste

Lafarge constantly works to reduce waste generated by manufacturing and construction.

Managing quarries

Lafarge operates over 800 quarries around the world. The Group selects them carefully and applies the same care to their rehabilitation.

Protecting biodiversity

Lafarge preserves plant and animal species by rehabilitating its sites.

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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.