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Research & Innovation

Lafarge is aware that its long term growth depends heavily on its investments in R&D. As a result, it dedicates significant resources to research, the development of innovative products and the improvement of industrial processes.

Expertise and organization

R&D is structured around the Research center, which conducts fundamental research, and Technical centers around the world, which develop and industrialize solutions. This ensures global reach and targeted responses.

All about R&D

Discover all Lafarge's research fields of expertise and innovative solutions in a video animation!

Key figures

Research is central to Lafarge's strategy and the Group invests significantly more than other companies in the sector. The result is a research budget of more than 115 million euros and hundreds of patents.

Partnerships

Lafarge expands its research horizons through partnerships with prestigious graduate schools, institutions and universities around the world. Partners include the CNRS (French National Center for Scientific Research) and the MIT.

Stakes and strategy

For Lafarge, research is a key lever to respond to a threefold challenge: Building for everyone, Improving the energy efficiency of buildings and Preserving the environment and promoting well-being.

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