Our values

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Corporate culture at Lafarge is built on the fundamental values of respect, trust, responsibility and autonomy. This ethical approach is set down in a written code of action, The Lafarge Way, which inspires the actions of all of our employees around the world.

Respect and trust
	We are committed to giving everyone the means to succeed. In exchange, Lafarge encourages all its employees to do their best: respecting others, respecting safety and respecting local and international standards. Society case studies

Autonomy
	Lafarge encourages all of its employees to take responsibility and to develop their skills, their spirit of initiative, their creativity and their motivation. Economic case studies

Teamwork

Teamwork is part of the daily routine at Lafarge. It leads to an exchange of ideas, progress and an atmosphere of trust. It is important that people can share their experiences and best practices and learn from their peers.

It is also important that managers care about the development of their employees and have a regular, honest discussions with them. Managers need to be attentive and provide guidance.

Principles of action (P.D.F - 148 Kb)

What does Lafarge expect of its employees?

The "ideal" employee:

makes progress and constantly seeks to improve his or her performance,
is proactive and does not hesitate to discuss issues or difficulties,
demonstrates creativity and a spirit of initiative.

All personal goals must be "SMART":

Specific
Measurable
Accountable
Realistic
Timely

Strong social commitments

Lafarge respects the fundamental social rights defined by the International Labor Organization (ILO). As a result, Lafarge encourages dialog with employee representatives. The Group thus helps to raise international social standards and develop constructive relationships with social partners. Key commitments include:

the abolition of child labor,
the elimination of discrimination in the workplace,
freedom of association,
the right to collective bargaining,
the implementation of minimum wages.

In 2012, 78% of the Group's business units were covered by collective agreements.

A four-way agreement concerning Group social responsibility and international social relationships was signed in September 2005. The signatories to this agreement (Lafarge and 3 international trade unions) have since held further discussions, particularly around safety.

International Labor Organization (ILO)

The ILO is a United-Nations agency which brings together governments, employers and workers. Its purpose is to promote decent working conditions throughout the world to ensure employees benefit from liberty, equality, safety and dignity. Its actions encourage the creation of decent jobs and the development of social protection and dialogue.