LAFARGE PROGRESS INSTITUTE

Reframing our Sustainability Communications

The Progress Institute is an innovative initiative designed to foster a diverse network dedicated to advancing sustainability in the building industry. This initiative underscores our commitment to building progress for people and the planet, beyond the walls of our organization.

Our Purpose

While we have already made significant strides through our sustainable and innovative products, the Progress Institute is a structured framework for our technical and policy expertise. This initiative aims to drive progress in three key areas: education, policymaking, and industry transformation.

Our Three Pillars of Progress

Thought Leadership & White Papers

Our experts are continuously producing insightful content that explores critical topics such as decarbonization, circularity, green procurement, and net-zero roadmapping. Through convening conferences, participating in industry podcasts, and publishing opinion articles and scientific papers, we share innovative solutions and perspectives that benefit entire communities.

Explore our latest Thought Leadership Pieces.

Collaborating with Industry Associations

We actively contribute to the advancement of our industry through memberships in over 15 influential industry associations and committees. Our team regularly speaks at conferences and events, often with Lafarge sponsorship, to share our insights and promote industry progress.

Discover more about our involvement and the associations we support here.

Pilots & Partnerships

At Lafarge Canada, sustainability and innovation are at the core of everything we do. Through investments in groundbreaking technologies, sustainable pilots, and community-building programs, we are committed to creating a positive impact on the planet for generations to come.

We are honoured to partner with leading start-ups, government agencies, NGOs, associations, universities and customers.

Learn more about our partnerships and initiatives here.

Articles

Gravel Shouldn't Travel: The Case for Recycled Aggregates

From the calcium carbonates in toothpaste, to the limestone in paper, and from the gravel and sand in concrete in the roads and bridges we rely on, aggregates are the foundation of modern life. Their impact on our economy is immense: Canadians use more than over 14 tonnes of aggregates per person per year, adding up to over 560 million tonnes of aggregates per year.

The cost to blast, crush, wash, and test aggregates is quickly overwhelmed by the cost to ship them, and quickly climbs the longer the distance from a quarry or pit to the customer.

Holcim North America Recognized by Slag Cement Association for Advancing Sustainable Construction in Three Projects

Projects ranging from a WNBA practice facility to highway infrastructure showcase the company's leadership in advancing sustainable concrete practices.

Lafarge Canada and The Daniels Corporation announce First Carbon Smart Design collaboration using advanced concrete mixed design technology in Downtown Toronto

The Daniels on Parliament project achieves up to a 25% reduction in embodied carbon through the use of ECOPact®, Lafarge's low-carbon concrete.

Reducing CO2 IN AGGREGATE TRUCKING: A Natural Outcome of an efficient Supply Chain

This article explores Mark Lambie’s insights on practical, low-cost measures—such as increasing loaded kilometres, optimizing payloads, and promoting off-peak delivery—that benefit suppliers, consumers, and legislators alike, reshaping aggregate logistics for a more sustainable construction sector.

The Digital Transformation of the Concrete Industry: Trend or Necessity?

Explore how digital transformation is reshaping the concrete industry. In this thought leadership piece, Nicolas Paradis, General Manager at Lafarge Canada, discusses why adopting digital tools is no longer just an option but a necessity for the ready-mix concrete sector.

The NetZero Road has many Lanes

Rob Cumming, explores how the cement and concrete industry can navigate the challenge of successfully decarbonizing while maintaining necessary production levels.