Lafarge Canada announced a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and the journey towards achieving net-zero emissions. The company is taking a pivotal step by electrifying its work truck fleet in conjunction with North American electric vehicle supplier Vicinity Motor Corp. (VMC), resulting in a reduction in scope 1 emissions on site. Lafarge is Canada’s largest provider of sustainable…
Read MoreTag: Lafarge Canada
Lafarge Canada Announces Westridge Quarries Acquisition
Lafarge Canada announced the acquisition of Westridge Quarries operations in British Columbia, Canada. Westridge is a well-established supplier of construction aggregates and contract crushing services for the Okanagan Valley. The acquisition is in alignment with Lafarge’s Strategy 2025 to expand its aggregates business through critical acquisitions of pits, quarries, docks, and depots in strategic high growth markets.
Read MoreLafarge Canada to Double Recycled Aggregates Volumes
In celebration of this year’s Earth Day (April 22), Lafarge Canada Inc. announced the ambitious goal of doubling Eastern Canada Recycled Aggregates volumes by 2025 – a set target to supply customers with over 2 million tonnes per year – the equivalent to a train pulling 16,000 fully loaded rail cars. The use of Recycled Aggregates alone is a key component…
Read MoreLafarge Canada Spearheads Conservation Effort
Lafarge Canada announced its key role in the massive conservation effort undertaken in the sensitive Great Lakes region as a partner with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). The NCC’s Manitoulin Island acquisition is one of its largest-ever in Ontario. With a $16-million price tag, the initiative relied heavily on the support of many partners. Lafarge Canada provided a donation…
Read MoreLafarge Canada Spearheads Conservation Effort
Lafarge Canada announced its key role in the massive conservation effort undertaken in the sensitive Great Lakes region as a partner with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). The NCC’s Manitoulin Island acquisition is one of its largest-ever in Ontario. With a $16-million price tag, the initiative relied heavily on the support of many partners. Lafarge Canada provided a donation…
Read MoreLafarge Canada, Habitat for Humanity Partner to Build Housing
Lafarge Canada and Habitat for Humanity Kingston Limestone Region are collaborating on a project to combine sustainable solutions with much needed homes that will help local families live in safe, stable housing. Every Habitat house changes lives: those of the families who help build them and pay an affordable mortgage; and all those in the community who partner with Habitat…
Read MoreLafarge Canada Again Named a Best Diversity Employer
Lafarge Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the seventh consecutive year. “Receiving this recognition validates our efforts to promote diversity across our business and reinforces our commitment to further create an inclusive workplace for all, where employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to work,” the company stated.
Read MoreLafarge Canada Receives OSSGA Recognition
Lafarge Canada’s Aggregates team in Eastern Canada has been recognized by the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) for its commitment to rehabilitation, community involvement and property enhancements efforts in 2020.
Read MoreLafarge Canada Acquires Mixcor Aggregates
As part of its continued commitment to grow the Canadian economy, Lafarge Canada Inc. acquired the assets of Mixcor Aggregates Inc., based in Alberta. Twenty-six sites and 50 employees will join the Lafarge team, paving the way for green construction solutions.
Read MoreOSSGA Presents Rehabilitation, Community Relations Awards
Lafarge Canada’s Orillia Pit in the township of Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada, has received the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (OSSGA) 2019 Progressive Rehabilitation Award, presented at OSSGA’s 2020 Conference and AGM in February.
Read More