In 2010, Lafarge maintained its efforts and advances in sustainable development. The Group further reduced its CO2 emissions and improved security on its sites, while increasing dialog with local communities. This progress-oriented approach will be extended through new ambitions in 2011-2012.
2010 Sustainability report |
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This 10th issue puts facts and figures first. The Sustainability report allows the Group to provide its stakeholders with an accurate and measurable outlook of its commitments. A transparency-oriented reporting approach which underlies Lafarge's sustainability ambitions since 2001.
The 2010 issue includes:
If there is anything you wish to discuss in this report, please send us an email to: krispal@lafarge.com |
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In 2007 the Group carried out a revision of standards for sustainable development data to take into account the requirements of GRI G3. These were rolled out in 2008. For the 3rd consecutive year, the report has received an A+ grading - evidence of the quality and performance of the Group in this area. |
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Last update on 05/06/2011
Bruno Lafont - Chairman and CEO, Lafarge |
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Kareen Rispal - Sustainable development & Public affairs, Lafarge |
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Publications and information
FAQ 1 : Sustainability ambitions 2012
The "Sustainable Development Ambitions 2012" roadmap is the result of in-depth consideration and dialogue with Lafarge's stakeholders and management team and it defines the issues most important to the Group, i.e. the fields in which Lafarge has a real impact and the areas in which it can have a positive influence on the industry. The initiative has produced clear, measurable and ambitious targets, which the Group is committed to achieve by 2012...
FAQ 2 : Values and governance
More about our values, our governance, our approach to managing sustainable development...
- The Code of business conduct (P.D.F - 672 Kb)
- Competition compliance program (P.D.F - 171 Kb)
- The Lafarge Directors’ charter (P.D.F - 22 Kb)
- The Ruggie Report (P.D.F - 191 Kb)
FAQ 3 : Public positions
More about our public positions...
FAQ 4 : Our stakeholder panel
Our stakeholder panel provides Lafarge with expert advice, acting as a critical friend to challenge our approach to sustainability, identify weaknesses and suggest improvements, guiding the Group's priorities, strategy and action.
Reporting
FAQ 1 : Understanding the Group and industry’s issues
More about the Group's strategy business by business, the Lafarge's development key dates, and the building materials sector...
- The 2010 annual report (P.D.F - 4877 Kb)
- The life cycle of a quarry (P.D.F - 311 Kb)
FAQ 2 : People development and social dialog
In order to achieve its performance and business goals, Lafarge works to have the right capacities through competency, diversity and social dialog.
FAQ 3 : Health & Safety
From a health and safety perspective, Lafarge has a very clear goal: reach zero incidents and rank among the safest companies in the world. See the actions in the field to fulfil this objective...
- The Cement Sustainable Initiative (P.D.F - 122 Kb)
FAQ 4 : Communities
By their nature, the Group's sites have a long-term presence. Therefore, Lafarge is committed to promote a constructive collaboration between the plants and local communities. Find out more about the projects carried out by the Group...
- Case study: Ravena (P.D.F - 42 Kb)
- Case study: Slovenia (P.D.F - 44 Kb)
- Case study: Himachal Pradesh (P.D.F - 45 Kb)
FAQ 5 : Sustainable construction
Lafarge's sustainable construction priorities are to reduce the carbon footprint of its products, to contribute to energy efficiency in buildings throughout their life cycle and to optimize the cost of construction. Find out more about the Group's commitments and progress in sustainable construction...
- The EEB manifesto (P.D.F - 24 Kb)
FAQ 6 : Climate change
Building on its CO2 industrial emission reduction commitments and achievements, Lafarge is implementing a comprehensive strategy contributing to the overall objective to limit the Earth temperature increase to maximum 2°C. Find out more...
FAQ 7 : Industrial ecology and recycling
Natural resources are limited. Therefore, Lafarge's strategy is to increase the use of recycled fuels and materials, in line with the Group's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. Find out more...
FAQ 8 : Managing emissions
As part of its agreement with WWF, Lafarge has implemented a programme designed to measure emissions from operating kilns. The Group also started action plans to reduce its emissions and improve air quality. Learn more...
FAQ 9 : Biodiversity at Group sites
With a global geographic scope, a long term business and local impacts, Lafarge aims at having a positive contribution to biodiversity. The Group operates most of its quarries, making it possible to act at every stage in the sites' life cycles. Find out more...
- Lafarge biodiversity review (P.D.F - 2908 Kb)
FAQ 10 : Water footprint
Globally, water is a constrained resource with many competing uses. Lafarge is making progress towards mapping sites located in areas of water scarcity and measuring their water footprint. See some examples...
