LAFARGE PROGRESS INSTITUTE

Reframing our Sustainability Communications

The Progress Institute is an innovative initiative designed to foster a diverse network dedicated to advancing sustainability in the building industry. This initiative underscores our commitment to building progress for people and the planet, beyond the walls of our organization.

Our Purpose

While we have already made significant strides through our sustainable and innovative products, the Progress Institute is a structured framework for our technical and policy expertise. This initiative aims to drive progress in three key areas: education, policymaking, and industry transformation.

Our Three Pillars of Progress

Thought Leadership & White Papers

Our experts are continuously producing insightful content that explores critical topics such as decarbonization, circularity, green procurement, and net-zero roadmapping. Through convening conferences, participating in industry podcasts, and publishing opinion articles and scientific papers, we share innovative solutions and perspectives that benefit entire communities.

Explore our latest Thought Leadership Pieces.

Collaborating with Industry Associations

We actively contribute to the advancement of our industry through memberships in over 15 influential industry associations and committees. Our team regularly speaks at conferences and events, often with Lafarge sponsorship, to share our insights and promote industry progress.

Discover more about our involvement and the associations we support here.

Pilots & Partnerships

At Lafarge Canada, sustainability and innovation are at the core of everything we do. Through investments in groundbreaking technologies, sustainable pilots, and community-building programs, we are committed to creating a positive impact on the planet for generations to come.

We are honoured to partner with leading start-ups, government agencies, NGOs, associations, universities and customers.

Learn more about our partnerships and initiatives here.

Articles

Reducing CO2 IN AGGREGATE TRUCKING: A Natural Outcome of an efficient Supply Chain

This article explores Mark Lambie’s insights on practical, low-cost measures—such as increasing loaded kilometres, optimizing payloads, and promoting off-peak delivery—that benefit suppliers, consumers, and legislators alike, reshaping aggregate logistics for a more sustainable construction sector.

The Digital Transformation of the Concrete Industry: Trend or Necessity?

Explore how digital transformation is reshaping the concrete industry. In this thought leadership piece, Nicolas Paradis, General Manager at Lafarge Canada, discusses why adopting digital tools is no longer just an option but a necessity for the ready-mix concrete sector.

The NetZero Road has many Lanes

Rob Cumming, explores how the cement and concrete industry can navigate the challenge of successfully decarbonizing while maintaining necessary production levels.

Developing Winners: Narrowing the field of CO2 Reduction Technologies

Andrew Stewart, Lafarge Canada, provides a framework for reviewing new ideas and potential solutions to help decarbonise the cement industry.

Lafarge Canada Invests in Low-Carbon Fuel Facility to Drive Emissions Reductions

Lafarge Canada unveils a $38 million Low-Carbon Fuel facility at its Exshaw cement plant, which will cut CO2 emissions by as much as 30,000 tonnes annually.

Lafarge and Geocycle Canada inaugurate first company-owned Low-carbon Fuel Plant in the country

This $10 million facility will divert 14,000 tonnes of waste annually from landfills, a major step in decarbonizing cement production.