Lafarge is putting people and the environment at the heart of its concerns.
Fighting Climate Change |
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In 2000, Lafarge made a commitment to reduce its global CO2 emissions by 20 percent over the period from 1990 to 2010. This is nearly four times the reduction set for industrialized countries by the Kyoto Protocol. At the same time, the Group is developing solutions to conserve energy resources. |
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Health and Safety |
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Safety is a top priority for Lafarge North America as it is for Lafarge worldwide. A stringent safety policy is in place to promote a culture of safety and establish Lafarge as one of the world's safest companies. |
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Sustainable Construction |
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Central to Lafarge's focus is to develop innovative products that can contribute toward sustainably constructed building solutions. From the use of alternative or waste-derived materials and recycling to renewable energy and optimization of the thermal mass properties of concrete, Lafarge evaluates the different roles its products can play to efficiently reduce the impact of buildings on the environment. |
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