ESG News For LafargeHolcim Ltd

Lafarge Canada partners with Indspire and five prestigious universities in Eastern Canada to launch its 'Leaders of Tomorrow' scholarship program. This initiative supports exceptional students facing financial barriers to achieving their educational goals. It fosters diversity and inclusivity in select fields and empowers students to pursue their passions and succeed.Lafarge Canada's Leaders of Tomorrow program is part of our People and Planet Fund, established in 2023. The annual funding progra

Most significant development in Habitat Manitoba’s 35 yearsProject will reduce 252 tonnes of CO2 emissions, compared to standard concrete

Lafarge Canada announced the installation of two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its Innovation Hub at Winterburn, in alignment with the company's sustainability goal to reduce indirect carbon emissions from sources.Following the installation of EV chargers at the Kent Avenue Readymix site in Vancouver, Lafarge's Innovation Hub in northern Alberta's prairie region is Lafarge’s first location in Alberta and contributes to the target of one hundred charging stations planned for installa

Lafarge Canada announced today a 5-year in-kind donation commitment, with a market value of $100,000, with the Nicomekl Enhancement Society (NES) in Langley, British Columbia. From 2023 to 2028, Lafarge will annually provide $20,000 in aggregates, concrete, and labour to enhance the sustainability of the wild Pacific salmon population and ecosystem within the coastal area of the Nicomekl River (BC).This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/n

Lafarge Canada has been consistently advancing in their journey to Net-Zero and today, the largest provider of sustainable and innovative building solutions in Canada, is proud to announce the full transformation of the Brookfield Cement Plant’s cement production in Nova Scotia to a greener portfolio. From now on, the site’s production of general use cement (GU) ends and will shift to reduced carbon portland limestone cement - branded as OneCem - the company’s eco-efficient alternative. Brookfie

Decarbonization tech provider works to fast-track commercialization with proximity to construction and building materials industries and CO₂ sources

Carbon Capture Coalition represents more than 90 companies, unions, conservation and environmental policy organizations, to build federal policy around commercial scale deployment of carbon management technologies.

In celebration of this year’s Earth Day (April 22), Lafarge Canada Inc. is proud to announce the ambitious goal of doubling Eastern Canada Recycled Aggregates volumes by 2025 – a set target to supply customers with over 2 million tonnes per year – the equivalent to a train pulling 16,000 fully loaded rail cars. The use of Recycled Aggregates alone is a key component of Lafarge Canada’s journey to Net Zero, directly associated with the global demand for sustainable building solutions to support b

Results of research published today in the international peer-reviewed journal, Science.A durable and scalable metal-organic framework (MOF) captures CO2 with high capacity, high stability and selectivity over steam with modest regeneration penalty.

Habitat for Humanity Kingston Limestone Region and Lafarge Canada collaborate to build much needed homes with ECOPact, low carbon concrete.

R&D & innovation expert brings 25 years’ experience advancing construction materials and building products

Lafarge Canada Inc. and Calgary Region Airshed Zone celebrate industry collaboration this Clean Air Day

Low-carbon cement and concrete leader attracts A-list venture investors committed to addressing climate change

Proving that incremental change can have a big impact over time, the company is setting an example of what it means to lead in a green economy

In TED Talk at Countdown’s Global Launch Event, CEO Tom Schuler shares technology application for ready-mix

First global building materials company to sign the “Business Ambition for 1.5°C” pledge with intermediate targets approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in alignment with net zero pathway2030 targets accelerate reduction in CO2 intensity to exceed 20%Partnership signed with SBTi to support development of 1.5°C cement roadmap

Awards 2020-2021 Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarships

Sustainable products boast a 70% reduced carbon footprint while saving water, energy and manufacturing time

One Energy is partnering with customers to give back to local communities and invest in tomorrow’s STEM and clean energy leaders

Emissions reduction in cement production and capture of CO2, equal to 24% of cement mass during concrete curing, reduces carbon footprint up to 70%