Despite a difficult financial and economic context, Lafarge continues to focus on sustainable development. As reporting and verification of its "Sustainability Ambitions 2012" goals demonstrate.
Developing sustainable and quality solutions, committing to health and safety, establishing ambitious partnerships, setting ourselves ever more ambitious limits: that is the role of a leader like Lafarge.
2009 sustainable development report |
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This 9th report explains:
The report meets requests of the stakeholder panel. |
Reporting methodology |
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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. In 2009 the Group has progressed in implementing the indicators. For the 2nd 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 06/25/2010
Bruno Lafont - Chairman and CEO, Lafarge |
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Olivier Luneau – Sustainable development and Public affairs, Lafarge |
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Publications and information
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...
FAQ 2 : Sustainability ambitions 2012
The "Sustainable Development Ambitions 2012" roadmap is the result of 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 3 : 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)
FAQ 4 : Public positions
More about our public positions...
FAQ 5 : Our stakeholder panel
Our stakeholder panel provides Lafarge with expert advice, acting as a critical friend to guide priorities, strategy and action on sustainability issues...
Our sustainable development priorities: 2009 progress
FAQ 1 : Health & Safety: top priority
From a health and safety perspective, Lafarge has a very clear goal: rank among the safest companies in the world. See the actions in the field to reach this objective...
- The Cement Sustainable Initiative (P.D.F - 122 Kb)
FAQ 2 : Our relations with our suppliers
Lafarge works to ensure its health and safety standards are clear and accessible. This is an essential stage in working with suppliers. In 2009, Lafarge asked EcoVadis to verify that a representative sample of 50 suppliers in various Group markets was complying with its standards and principles. The Group hopes to put the information gained from this analysis to good use and continue to verify its supplier contracts in 2010.
FAQ 3 : Making partnerships work
Find out more about the Group's sustainable development partnership policy...
FAQ 4 : Strengthening relationships with communities
Find out more about the practical economic and social development, environmental protection and public health work carried out by the Group in partnership with local communities...
FAQ 5 : Social situation in 2009
Find out more about the Group's social policy...
FAQ 6 : United States: community involvement at Ravena
There has been considerable media coverage concerning mercury emissions at our plant in Ravena, New York State, with town hall meetings and the involvement of highprofile law firms raising public awareness of the issue. We responded with on-site meetings, community updates and a local newsletter, all keeping the community informed about our plans for monitoring and controling emissions and for modernizing the plant. You can read additional information about the local community organization called Friends of Hudson.
FAQ 7 : Promoting industrial ecology
To limit its wastes, Lafarge acts on 2 levers: recycling wastes production and reducing construction wastes. Find out more...
FAQ 8 : Saving natural resources: recycling
Find out more about the Group's efforts to preserve natural resources...
FAQ 9 : Biodiversity in quarries
Find out more about the Group's actions in support of biodiversity...
FAQ 10 : Measuring water footprint
Lafarge is making progress towards mapping sites located in areas of water scarcity and measuring their water footprint. See some examples...
FAQ 11 : Emerging markets
Emerging markets are a key component in Lafarge's development and also play a significant role in the Group's sustainable development strategy. Find out more...
FAQ 12 : Climate change and sustainable construction
Find out more about the Group's commitments and progress in reducing its CO2 emissions and sustainable construction...
- The EEB manifesto (P.D.F - 24 Kb)
