LafargeHolcim news
Lafarge recognised for diverse workplace culture
The company has been acknowledged for ongoing efforts in its operations to implement, maintain, and grow an environment that emphasises both culture and values.
New waste shredder transforms co-processing capabilities of Geocycle Argentina
An UNTHA XR3000C mobil-e shredder is now in operation at Geocycle’s co-processing facility in Córdoba, Argentina, as the innovative waste handler continues to progress towards a zero-waste future.
Bamburi Cement scales up green construction with launch of ‘Houses of Tomorrow’ innovative project
The projects seek to achieve very low embodied CO2 footprint buildings using low carbon cement-based materials and locally available resources.
14Trees deploys 3D printing technology in Africa
The company, a LafargeHolcim joint venture with CDC Group, is deploying 3D printing technology at scale to build affordable and low-carbon housing and schools in Africa, starting in Malawi.
LafargeHolcim accelerates impact on United Nations “Decade for Action” plan
With ten years remaining to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, LafargeHolcim is committed to accelerating its impact across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to transparently disclosing its progress.
Lafarge Africa committed to improving literacy in Nigeria
In line with its commitment to improving literacy and developing human capital in Nigeria, Lafarge Africa Plc has launched a National Essay Competition for pupils in public primary and secondary schools in the country.
Lafarge Canada teammates recognised as ‘industry leaders’
The company’s teammates Arun Wadhawa, Jeevan Wadhawa, and Holly Shurey have been recognised by Rock to Road Magazine in their annual Top 10 Under 40 feature highlighting industry leaders in aggregates and roadbuilding.
LafargeHolcim allocates CHF 100 million to reduce carbon emissions in India
The company has announced its CHF 100 m investment in India in waste heat recovery systems to accelerate its net zero journey.
Representatives of WESTKÜSTE100 project meet with the Minister of Economic Affairs at Holcim’s Lägerdorf cement works
Dr. Bernd Buchholz, Economics Minister of Schleswig-Holstein, recently visited the Holcim cement plant in Lägerdorf. The Minister of Economic Affairs and the representatives of the WESTKÜSTE100 real-life laboratory discussed the important topic of industrial decarbonisation.
Lafarge Africa launches Maiganga Wetlands and Agric Ecology Projects
The company has invested in a number of biodiversity projects in order to mitigate the environmental impact of cement production.