Tag: Lafarge Canada
Holcim North America Launches ECOAsh
Holcim North America has introduced ECOAsh beneficiated ash within its Lafarge Western Canada operations with plans for future expansion into the United States.
Read MoreLafarge Enhances EPD Certifications for OneCem, NewCem
As part of its commitment to accelerating green growth, Lafarge Canada has enhanced its environmental product declarations (EPDs) certifying OneCem GUL Cement and NewCem Slag Cement in its Western Canada operations.
Read MoreLafarge Canada Shifts St-Constant to OneCem
Lafarge Canada completed another important milestone in the company’s commitment to drive both sustainable and innovative products – the full transition of production from traditional general-use cement to OneCem at its St-Constant plant in Quebec.
Read MoreLafarge Canada Hit with Class Action Lawsuit
Neighbors of Lafarge Canada’s Exshaw cement plant have filed a class action lawsuit, alleging that the facility is a source of ongoing dust and noise since its expansion in 2016, according to the Calgary Herald.
Read MoreLafarge Canada, CarbiCrete Partner to Tackle Sustainability
Building on its commitment to accelerating green growth, Lafarge Canada announced a groundbreaking partnership with climate tech company CarbiCrete. The collaboration emphasizes sustainability, innovation and the transformation of waste into a valuable resource.
Read MoreLafarge Canada, ATCO Enter Solar Power Agreement
Lafarge Canada has entered a 12.5-year virtual power purchase agreement with ATCO, through its investment in Canadian Utilities. Under the deal, the Exshaw cement plant will receive 100% of the energy produced by the 38.5-megawatt Empress Solar project in Alberta.
Read MoreLafarge Canada Pilots ECOCycle Technology
Taking a bold step toward circularity and sustainable construction, Lafarge Canada has completed the initial phase of its pilot project of ECOCycle technology at the Saint-Constant plant in Quebec.
Read MoreLafarge Canada Plant Fully Converts to ECOPlanet
Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group, converted production at its Richmond cement plant to ECOPlanet – Holcim’s brand of low-carbon cement, which offers a minimum 30% reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne in comparison to ordinary portland cement.
Read MoreLafarge Canada, Progressive Planet Sign PozGlass Deal
Lafarge Canada has agreed to purchase all the PozGlass 100G produced by Progressive Planet’s planned pilot plant in Kamloops, British Columbia – up to 3,500 metric tonnes per year.
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