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Vision & values

Lafarge aims to be the undisputed leader in building materials. Lafarge's core values of respect, care and excellence have accompanied our success for over 175 years.

 

The undisputed leader in building materials

Lafarge is committed to:

  • offering our customers the best in innovative materials and reliable products and services,
  • reinforcing our position as the world leader for our suppliers, employees, customers and shareholders.

 
Team in the cement plant of Chinefarge, China

Team in the cement plant of Chinefarge,
China (Credits: Médiathèque Lafarge - Liu
Zhan)

Respect, care and excellence

 

Respect, care and excellence - these core values are inseparable from the Lafarge culture. These values - which Lafarge sees as crucial to its long-term leadership - have been formalized in the Lafarge philosophy, known as the Principles of Action.

Principles of Action

The Lafarge Principles of Action inspire the behaviour of Lafarge employees around the world. Their basis:

  • Undisputed leadership in building materials,
  • Upholding commitments to all stakeholders,
  • The Lafarge Way.

 

Respect for customers

Present in over 70 countries, Lafarge is committed to understanding and serving the needs of its customers at a local level by using its experience as a global leader.

 
Customer Relations Department

Customer Relations Department
(Credits: Médiathèque Lafarge)

Care for employees and communities

Glossary: 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).

 

Glossary
Chongqing cement plant, China

Chongqing cement plant, China
(Credits: Médiathèque Lafarge - Thierry Mamberti)

Lafarge is committed to being a world leader in:

  • employee health and safety,
  • protection of the environment,
  • social responsibility,
  • corporate governance.

 

Excellence in our work

Lafarge's success is driven by the need to achieve excellence - excellence in products, customer service and stakeholder relationships. Lafarge's management philosophy, the Lafarge Way, enables our people to develop their talents in a performance-oriented culture.

The Lafarge Way

The Lafarge Way is built on three pillars:

  • Making our employees successful
  • Continuous performance improvement
  • A global organisation working locally

 
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Completed projects

Products at the heart of architectural projects

The innovative properties of Lafarge's range of products stimulates architectural creativity. Residential buildings, foot bridges, road bridges, airports, rail stations: discover examples of projects from around the world that have made use of Lafarge products.

Projects that have made innovative use of Lafarge products