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Our priorities

Lafarge WAPCO has outlined a number of sustainable development priorities that are in line with the Lafarge Group's Sustainability Ambitions 2012...

 

Fighting climate change

In 2000, Lafarge made a commitment to reduce its CO2 emissions by 20% over the period 1990 to 2010. At the same time, Lafarge is developing solutions to conserve energy resources.
Technological department at the Central Research lab, Extens

Technological department Central Research

Industrial ecology

Industrial ecology is a new way of integrating environmental factors (such as energy resources and natural raw materials) into business strategies. Inspired by the cycles of production, destruction and recycling in natural ecosystems, this approach uses waste from one industrial process as raw material or fuel for another.

 

Glossary

Health and safety

Safety is a top priority for Lafarge WAPCO 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 leading companies in this domain.

 

 

 

 

Sustainable development

The World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainable development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs".

 

Sustainable development aims to reconcile 3 major stakes:

  • economic performance,

  • the social consequences of a company's actions (with respect to employees, suppliers, customers and the local community),

  • environmental aspects (achieving a balance between a company's activities and the preservation of ecosystems).

 

Sustainable construction

Lafarge will continue to contribute to designing innovative, lasting construction solutions - from alternative materials and recycling to renewable energy and optimization of thermal inertia - to efficiently reduce the impact of buildings on the environment.

Sustainable construction

Sustainable construction aims to limit the impact of buildings on the environment while enhancing their quality in terms of aesthetics, sustainability, durability and strength. Sustainable construction techniques apply across the entire lifecycle of a building, from the selection of initial materials to demolition and recycling.

 

Sustainable construction signifies in particular:

  • the use of recyclable materials to conserve natural resources,

  • the integration of renewable energy sources into a building's design,

  • the optimization of renewable energy sources.

 

Acting locally

With sites in 76 countries worldwide, Lafarge wants its presence and operations to have a positive impact on local communities. Lafarge makes constant, sincere efforts to act responsibly, maintain good relations with its neighbors and promote positive environmental, economic and social actions and results.

Sustainable development glossary

Last update on 26/12/2011

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Sustainable construction

The Group’s partnerships

The challenges of sustainable construction concern all players in the building sector. Lafarge works closely with industrial associations, energy suppliers and architects to identify building methods which are cleaner and more environmentally friendly.