Our priorities

Lafarge in the UK has been focusing on reducing its carbon footprint through measuring its impact and fully implementing actions to reduce carbon emissions through the use of rail and waterways, instead of road, to transport materials; recycling of material and the use of carbon-neutral materials and fuels.

In the UK, Lafarge has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by over 30% (based on 1990 levels) contributing towards the Group's target of reducing its emission by 20% by 2010 at the same time as conserving energy resources.

Safety is a top priority for Lafarge in the UK 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.

Central to Lafarge's focus is to develop innovative products that can contribute towards sustainably constructed building solutions.  From the use of alternative or waste-derived materials and recycling to renewable energy and optimisation 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.

Lafarge wants its presence and operations to have a positive impact on local communities and makes constant and sincere efforts to act responsibly, maintain good relations with its neighbours and promote positive actions and results in local communities throughout the UK.