Lafarge was founded in France in 1833. Through the years since then, it has been growing steadily to take lead in the production of different kinds of construction materials and has established itself as the world leader in construction material business. Today, Lafarge holds top-ranking positions in all of its businesses: Cement, Aggregates & Concrete and Gypsum.  

 
An important aspect of Lafarge's growth policy is its commitment to sustainable development. It pursues efficient industrial processes to generate value, to protect the environment, to show respect for societies and cultures. It has built the ability to master energy costs and a capacity for innovation.

Over a period of 175 years, Lafarge expertise in efficient industrial production, conservation of natural resources and respect for both the society and environment is being implemented all around the world. It firmly believes that industrialization must create value, protect the environment and respect people and their cultures.

Lafarge is the only construction material producer to have a global partnership with WWF, the conservation organization, with the objective to continue to improve and implement the best practice in the field of quarry reclamation and to help WWF preserve bio-diversity.