Lafarge (company)

Lafarge Canada completes full transition to greener cement in St-Constant Plant

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

The transition to OneCem production at our St-Constant plant indicates Lafarge Canada's nonstop commitment to driving positive change within our construction industry.

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  • The transition to OneCem production at our St-Constant plant indicates Lafarge Canada's nonstop commitment to driving positive change within our construction industry.
  • Our teams have been engaged in reducing our products’ environmental impact by embracing greener practices and materials," expressed David Redfern, president & CEO of Lafarge Canada (East).
  • By converting the St-Constant Plant's production to OneCem, Lafarge Canada projects a reduction of about 60,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2024.
  • The St-Constant plant has been at the forefront of driving sustainability and innovation in cement production in Quebec for many years.

Lafarge’s Impact on nidus3D’s Endeavor: Canada’s Largest 3D-Printed Housing Project

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Lafarge Canada today announced its combined effort with nidus3D in supplying its OneCem low-carbon cement in Canada’s largest 3D-printed housing project, aimed at addressing the acute housing challenges faced by the SikSika Nation.

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  • Lafarge Canada today announced its combined effort with nidus3D in supplying its OneCem low-carbon cement in Canada’s largest 3D-printed housing project, aimed at addressing the acute housing challenges faced by the SikSika Nation.
  • While nidus3D has successfully completed 3D-printed housing projects in Ontario, this marks the first venture of its kind in Alberta.
  • “This project is about helping address the critical housing needs of the nation and foster a resilient, inclusive future through sustainable construction practices.
  • “This multi-build development will not only provide much needed housing but show the immense potential of 3D construction printing to address Canada’s housing crisis.

CarbiCrete Partners with Canal Block to Bring Cement-Free Concrete to Ontario

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

NGen will contribute $3 million toward an $8 million project to design, build and install a system that incorporates CarbiCrete's latest curing technologies into Canal Block's concrete block-making operations.

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  • NGen will contribute $3 million toward an $8 million project to design, build and install a system that incorporates CarbiCrete's latest curing technologies into Canal Block's concrete block-making operations.
  • CarbiCrete's patented process for making concrete products replaces cement in the concrete mix with a steel-making by-product, avoiding cement-related emissions.
  • "And so, I'm very excited that through our partnership with Canal Block, we will be able to offer the same to builders in Ontario.
  • "Canal Block has had a long history of developing sustainable products for the masonry industry," says Durk Bylsma, Canal Block's president.

CarbiCrete Concrete Products Meet or Exceed ASTM C90 Performance Requirements According to Third-Party

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Reducing embodied carbon in the built environment does not require any compromise on performance, says the company's CEO

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  • Reducing embodied carbon in the built environment does not require any compromise on performance, says the company's CEO
    MONTREAL, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CarbiCrete, a leading firm in the decarbonization of concrete, announced today that it has received third-party validation that the products generated through its technology meet or exceed ASTM C90 performance requirements for concrete masonry units (CMUs).
  • The testing was conducted by CTL Group , the industry's leading expert in structures and materials, using ASTM C90, the most widely-referenced standard for specifying CMUs in North America, published by ASTM International.
  • The standards for quality performance contain minimum requirements for items such as compressive strength, permissible variations in dimensions, and finish and appearance criteria.
  • Additionally, CarbiCrete's concrete products are cured with carbon dioxide, which is mineralized and permanently removed from the atmosphere.

Lafarge Canada Inc. Invests in EXACT Technology Corporation

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Lafarge Canada Inc. announces its investment in EXACT Technology Corporation, a fast-growing Toronto company that offers digital solutions for the concrete industry.

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  • Lafarge Canada Inc. announces its investment in EXACT Technology Corporation, a fast-growing Toronto company that offers digital solutions for the concrete industry.
  • “Technology and sustainability are driving the construction industry's future, and this investment in EXACT aligns with our strategy to accelerate green growth, driving building transformation and enhancing efficiencies,” says David Redfern, president and CEO of Lafarge Canada (East).
  • Brad Kohl, president and CEO of Lafarge Canada (West), emphasizes, “At Lafarge, we actively seek partnerships that offer sustainable, high-quality, and innovative building solutions.
  • “Our goal is to make a significant, positive impact on the concrete industry,” commented Stacia Van Zetten, EXACT co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer.

Patio Drummond to Double Production of CarbiCrete Cement-Free Concrete Blocks

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

MONTREAL, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CarbiCrete and hardscape manufacturer Patio Drummond announced today that they are doubling production of cement free, carbon-negative concrete blocks manufactured at Patio Drummond's plant in Drummondville, Quebec.

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  • MONTREAL, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CarbiCrete and hardscape manufacturer Patio Drummond announced today that they are doubling production of cement free, carbon-negative concrete blocks manufactured at Patio Drummond's plant in Drummondville, Quebec.
  • For every 2,000 CarbiCrete blocks produced, a tonne of carbon is permanently removed from the atmosphere, and over three tonnes of emissions are avoided.
  • "This is a very exciting step in our evolving relationship with Patio Drummond," says CarbiCrete CEO Chris Stern.
  • ''We are excited to be able to bring added capacity to the market," says Philippe Girardin, co-owner of Patio Drummond.

Despite Climate Concerns, Just 14% of Companies Reduced Carbon Emissions in Line with Ambitions Over the Past Five Years

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

CO2 AI and BCG surveyed 1,850 executives responsible for emissions measurement, reporting, and reduction in their organizations across 18 major industries and 23 countries.

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  • CO2 AI and BCG surveyed 1,850 executives responsible for emissions measurement, reporting, and reduction in their organizations across 18 major industries and 23 countries.
  • Each organization surveyed had at least 1,000 employees and annual revenues ranging from $100 million to over $10 billion.
  • "Doing so will not only help mitigate the impacts of climate change, but it will also deliver a boost to businesses' bottom lines."
  • According to the survey, just 10% of companies now report comprehensively measuring all their emissions, revealing no improvement relative to the 2022 survey.

Lafarge Canada Inc. and ATCO Announce 12.5-Year Solar Virtual Power Purchase Agreement

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Lafarge Canada Inc., an industry leader in sustainable building solutions, and ATCO Ltd., through its investment in Canadian Utilities Limited, today announced that they have entered into a 12.5-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).

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  • Lafarge Canada Inc., an industry leader in sustainable building solutions, and ATCO Ltd., through its investment in Canadian Utilities Limited, today announced that they have entered into a 12.5-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).
  • Under this agreement, Lafarge’s Exshaw cement plant will receive one hundred percent of the solar energy produced by the 38.5-megawatt Empress Solar project, meeting 34 per cent of the plant’s power requirements through 2036.
  • Notably, Lafarge's Exshaw cement plant has now committed to power purchase agreements for both wind and solar energy, setting an industry precedent.
  • The Empress Solar project is expected to generate enough renewable energy to offset approximately 43,000 tonnes of carbon per year.

Lafarge Canada Pilots ECOCycle Technology To Drive Circular Construction at St. Constant Plant

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Taking a bold step towards circularity and sustainable construction, Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim group, announces the completion of the initial phase of its pilot project of ECOCycle Technology.

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  • Taking a bold step towards circularity and sustainable construction, Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim group, announces the completion of the initial phase of its pilot project of ECOCycle Technology.
  • Constant plant near Montreal, Lafarge Canada solidifies its position in North American circular construction innovation, showcasing its commitment to building new from old.
  • Constant cement plant, the usage of construction and demolition materials in cement production is being put to test in the Canadian environment.
  • Supported by Geocycle Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary of Holcim, we efficiently collect and manage the processing of these materials.

Leading Sustainable Construction in North America: Lafarge Canada Achieves 100% Low Carbon Cement Production at Richmond Plant

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Sustainable building solutions leader Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group, announced its conversion to the production of 100% ECOPlanet cement at its Richmond Cement Plant.

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  • Sustainable building solutions leader Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group, announced its conversion to the production of 100% ECOPlanet cement at its Richmond Cement Plant.
  • ECOPlanet, Holcim’s brand of low-carbon cement, offers a minimum 30% reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne in comparison to ordinary portland cement.
  • “This is a proud moment for our organization," says Brad Kohl, president & CEO of Lafarge Canada (West).
  • The Richmond plant has been at the forefront of carbon emissions reduction in the industry’s built environment since the mid-2000s.