The Group at a glance

At a global level, Lafarge is:

• n° 1 in Cement,
• n° 2 in Aggregates,
• n° 3 in Concrete,
• n° 3 in Gypsum.

The Group controls a unique portfolio of Businesses:

• Cement: 57%,
• Aggregates and concrete: 35%,
• Gypsum: 8%.

Lafarge designs and produces building materials to meet the requirements of people throughout the world for:

• housing,
• transport,
• healthcare,
• education,
• essential infrastructure for economic growth and social progress.

Essential values guide Lafarge's development:

• integrity,
• ethics,
• courage,
• empathy,
• openness,
• commitment.

Lafarge believes that ongoing advances in building materials must integrate respect for people, their different needs and their environment. This strong conviction is reflected in a strategy which combines industrial know-how with:

• performance,
• value creation,
• respect for employees and local cultures,
• environmental protection,
• conservation of natural resources and energy.