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Lafarge Issues More EPDs in Western Canada, Proving Performance and Sustainability

AUGUST 12, 2021 - CALGARY, AB: With more environmental product declarations (EPDs) released for concrete available in Alberta and Manitoba, Lafarge’s ongoing commitment to sustainability remains in the forefront. The EPDs provide third-party verified data critical to surging sustainable construction across Western Canada.

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Lafarge Canada and Mattamy Homes Partner to Build Greener Homes in Calgary

OCTOBER 1, 2021 - CALGARY, AB: Lafarge is providing ECOPact to Mattamy Homes’ Calgary operations, pouring low-carbon concrete for more than 450 homes per year in the area. Says Ryan Duke, Vice President of Purchasing for Mattamy Homes’ Alberta Division. “We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint. The fact that this product has the same durability, strength and finish as standard concrete, but instead upcycles materials to reduce what ends up in the landfill is a huge win.”

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Spotlighting the value of a low carbon cement solution across North America through a “Heroes” campaign

Calgary, Canada, September 21, 2021 - In response to ever-increasing pressure on the cement and concrete industry for products with a lower carbon footprint, Lafarge in Canada and LafargeHolcim in the United States have partnered to launch a North America-wide campaign to raise awareness that environmentally-friendly cement products are a reality. The OneWay Forward campaign highlights five leaders in the engineering and building industry who are advocating for the use of environmentally friendly materials, specifically OneCem, across a variety of built applications. (https://onecemcement.com/)

Clean air continues to be essential for Lafarge sustainability

June 2, 2021, Calgary, AB: As a long-standing industry member of the Calgary Region Airshed Zone non-profit organization, Lafarge Canada Inc. continues to demonstrate unwavering commitment to clean air for all. Working collaboratively with other industry members, community, and government organizations, CRAZ is a vehicle for productive multi-stakeholder discussion and action regarding local air quality.

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Lafarge Canada receives 2021 Employee Engagement Award

Lafarge Canada has elevated its sustainability profile, and employee engagement, through participation in the Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Program and Corporate Climate Leaders Program. We're proud to announce that we have won the 2021 Employee Engagement Award!