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Responsible Sourcing - Lafarge Plasterboard leads the market. - BES 6001 awarded to Lafarge Plasterboard

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:15:07 GMT

Lafarge Plasterboard has been awarded the prestigious BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing Certificate developed by BRE Global. It is the first and only UK plasterboard producer to achieve this accolade.

The BES 6001 framework standard is an independent certification scheme, launched at the start of 2009, to assess responsible sourcing policies and practices throughout the construction product supply chain. The universal rating system enables architects, designers and builders to more easily meet sustainability targets and move towards zero-carbon buildings.

To achieve BES 6001, Lafarge Plasterboard had to demonstrate responsible practices in managing its supply chain and also comply with a range of strict criteria relating to environmental and social issues such as recycling, transportation, emissions and minimising use of raw materials.

Lafarge Plasterboard's recognition is the latest in a series of major investments made by the business to help its customers strengthen their own sustainability credentials.

Steve Hemmings, Sustainability Manager at Lafarge Plasterboard comments: "Finding ways to support our clients is a key driver at Lafarge Plasterboard and this accreditation is a great way of doing that.

"A priority for our customers is to improve their environmental performance to meet increasingly exacting regulations. By selecting products that are responsibly sourced our clients win additional credits under the Materials section of the Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM, which is important for customers working to improve their rating."

Lafarge Plasterboard was awarded a ‘Good' classification which applies to all its plasterboard and coving produced in the UK.

Certificate

Key Projects - Case studies

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that showcase the innovation of Lafarge Plasterboard's products and technical knowledge.

All about Plasterboard - The history

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and a glossary to understand the terms and phrases associated with Lafarge Plasterboard.

What's new - The latest developments

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for Lafarge Plasterboard's activities in the UK focused on its main priorities, including safety, innovation and sustainability.

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Products -

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Media enquiries in the UK - Who to contact if you have a media enquiry?

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Steve Carter (Cement) 0845-812 6387 or 07850 867657

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Sioned Webb (Plasterboard) 01275-377 580 or 07968 801021

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Our management teams - Explore the achievements of our Managing Directors

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Our management teams

Lafarge in the UK - Find out more about Lafarge's UK

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operations and its business units

Lafarge in the UK

Priorities - Focusing efforts

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:39:57 GMT

The Group's Sustainability Ambitions put people and the environment at the centre of its operations and focuses effort on key areas, such as mitigating climate change, the health and safety of all employees and contractors, and sustainable construction.

Our priorities

Working for Lafarge - Find out about and apply for

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:39:35 GMT

opportunites available in the UK - from operational roles in quarries or plants, to office-based responsibilities in three different product divisions.

Browse our current vacancies

Innovation and sustainable development - Key areas for focus for the Lafarge Group

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:29:01 GMT

Learn about Lafarge's approach to two of key areas of focus: innovation in its products and developing and managing its operations in a sustainable manner

Sustainable development

News releases - The latest news across the UK

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:25:55 GMT

Lafarge has a commitment to open communications and proactively communicates with its stakeholders on a number of developments, especially innovative products and efforts to develop more sustainably.

Publications - The latest publications from the Lafarge Group

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:25:44 GMT

In addition to the materials published by the Group, Lafarge Cement UK also produces a number of publications for its stakeholders, such as customers, neighbours and elected officials.

Technical information for Cement products

Innovative products - With high added

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:25:36 GMT

value Lafarge's commitment to research and development is shown in the innovative products that have been recently launched, including Agilia™ and Chronolia™. Find out more here.

Innovative Products

Sustainability Ambitions - Sustainability objectives and targets

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:25:31 GMT

The Lafarge Group announced objectives and targets across a range of sustainable criteria for all of its divisions. Discover more about these ambitions, and what the how the UK divisions are working towards them.

Sustainability Ambitions

Research centres - Innovation in motion

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:25:20 GMT

Lafarge was the first in its sector to develop a centre focused on developing innovative construction solutions. This heritage is maintained as the Group and its divisions continue to introduce new products in response to feedback from customers.

Research

Building Careers at Lafarge - Our new careers website is now live.

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:25:19 GMT

Visit the website to discover more about careers and opportunities with Lafarge UK.

Our new website includes live vacancies, online application forms, information about student placements, apprenticeships and our Graduate Programme.

Lafarge Careers UK website

Case studies - Learn how Lafarge puts its commitment into action

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There are examples across the UK of Lafarge's commitment to sustainable development. These case studies provide an insight into some of the projects that Lafarge has been involved with.

Environmental case studies
Case studies