Working with Communities

Examples of CSR Projects in Europe

So the world builds better.

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Table of Contents

1 - Introduction to Corporate Citizenship at LafargeHolcim .. 3

2 - France: Learning from Nature – School Children Discover

Quarries’ Flora and Fauna .................................................... 4

3 - Greece: Good Driver - Our Invaluable Ally in Road Safety .. 6

4 - Hungary: Yes, We Care – Volunteers Provide Hands-on

Support for Communities ..................................................... 8

5 - UK: A Roaring Success - AIUK & Leicester Tigers Put Rugby

Back on Pupil’s Radar .......................................................... 10

6 - Serbia: Creating Local Employment at Beočin Business Park

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1 - Introduction to Corporate Citizenship at

LafargeHolcim
Our Group Sustainability Strategy - The 2030 Plan - sets a vision that the construction
sector of tomorrow will be innovative, climate-neutral and circular in its use of resources.
It will be respectful of water and nature, and it will be inclusive, enhancing the quality of
life for all.

Our industrial operations have a wide geographical footprint and are usually present in a
territory for an extended period of time. In addition, our cement, concrete and aggregates
activities are all local businesses, where manufacturing is often close to the selling point
and final customer. Therefore, our operations have an impact on local communities and
people’s lives.

At LafargeHolcim, we believe this impact can be positive. We

also think our solutions can provide answers to challenges
affecting the communities where we operate, such as
urbanization, housing needs, health & safety and human
rights.

This is why we set ambitious sustainability targets. By 2030, we

want to help 75 million people live better lives through our
inclusive business models, affordable housing and social
investments programs. Our social investments are based on
long-term strategies, implemented in partnership with
specialized local or international actors, and address clear
needs in the communities where we operate. Our areas of focus include health, education,
shelter and infrastructure, environment and local employment creation.

Every day across 80 countries, LafargeHolcim teams contribute in many ways to turn the
Group’s sustainable development commitments into real actions. On the following pages,
examples of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects in Middle East and Africa
illustrate how we partner with local stakeholders to create shared value and contribute to
the development of communities.

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2 - France: Learning from Nature – School

Children Discover Quarries’ Flora and Fauna
Biological diversity is the resource on which families, communities and future generations
depend. Every year, our French teams implement community initiatives to raise awareness
for biodiversity conservation. Though environmental education days in partnership with
local schools, children discover the rich flora and fauna on our quarries.

In a Nutshell

Context
Next to climate change, biodiversity loss is one of the biggest challenges of today’s world.
The Living Planet Index (LPI) shows a decline in global biodiversity of 52 per cent between
1970 and 2010. With our operations occupying a large amount of space, we assume our
responsibility to raise awareness and protect habitat and species on our sites.

Main Actions
At Rivecourt quarry, for example, Lafarge
designed a biodiversity teaching kit for
children (up to 10 years), youth (11 to 15) and
teachers to be used in local schools. The
Update Picture environmental managers regularly offer
educational tours for children. Visiting the
site, they discover and observe wildlife such
as birds, ducks, and snakes, and learn about
the importance of balancing human activity
with environmental conservation. These
Chamouille school children observe birds at visits are also an opportunity to explain our
Rivecourt quarry. activities and the environmental and safety
rules enforced in the quarries.

Community Impact
Every year, over 10 schools and 100 children participate in educational tours on quarries
all over France. Early environmental education makes children feel more connected to the
environment and fosters their sense of responsibility. As leaders of tomorrow, they will
play a key role in environmental protection and decision-making in the future.

External Partners
Our ability to meet the needs of the local environment is inextricably linked to the capacity
of teachers, educational institutions and mayors who support Lafarge’s efforts. At
Rivecourt quarry, teachers actively support Lafarge in designing the educational tour on
site, so it can enrich each class program and needs.

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Students of the agricultural secondary school Chesnoy discover the fauna at Dordives Quarry.

Managing biodiversity for future generations

Conscious of its role in the conservation of biodiversity on its sites, Lafarge France benefits
from over 40 years of experience in quarry rehabilitation and biodiversity enhancement
during and after exploitation. As quarries represent both the largest risk and opportunity
to biodiversity, ambitious targets were set for 2020. These include establishing
partnerships with experts or specialized research organizations and implementing
biodiversity management plans in all quarries.

To achieve these objectives, three dedicated

tools have been developed: “Raising awareness and engaging
 Biodiversity toolkit developed with the local communities in the conservation
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and
of flora and fauna is a key component
the International Union for Conservation
of our biodiversity efforts. Aiming to
of Nature (IUCN) to monitor the
be good stewards of the land where
evolution of biodiversity on sites;
 Long-term biodiversity index to estimate we operate, we want to demonstrate
the biodiversity at a given moment and that proper management of quarries
follow its evolution over time; can even generate a positive change
 Biodiversity action plan that adapts to for biodiversity.“ Sylvie Combe,
local contexts in order to know the Communications and Public Affairs
biodiversity of a site, to develop it and to Director at Lafarge France
sensitize local actors.

For more information, visit www.lafarge.fr or contact [email protected].

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3 - Greece: Good Driver - Our Invaluable Ally

in Road Safety
HERACLES Group designed and implemented the road safety program "Good Driver" for its
professional truck and bus drivers. Through a series of interactive online episodes, the
educational program reminds them of everyday driving behavior rules, encourages
respect for driving standards, and holds them personally accountable for road safety.

In a Nutshell

Context
With over 600 in-house and externally contracted drivers on the road for HERACLES
Group every day, increasing transport and road safety is a key priority and major
commitment for the company.

Main Actions
Projected through the platform
www.kalosodigos.gr, the Good Driver program
consists of a series of online episodes in four
thematic categories. In each category, five
educational episodes are followed by
interactive questions to verify participants’
understanding. With a famous Greek actor
behind the wheel, the program covered road
Over 600 drivers participated in the program. safety topics ranging from everyday
situations to more technical matters.
SMS were used as the main communication channel to inform drivers about new videos,
contests and gifts, and send out participation reminders. After the completion of each
thematic category, participants who completed all five episodes received small gifts.

Community Impact
In a simple, illustrative and pleasant way, HERACLES Group’s drivers boosted their
knowledge on road safety in order to make sure they are Good Drivers. In this way, the
program increases transport safety and minimizes road accidents to the benefit of all
people who use the shared transportation routes.

Milestones
Due to its innovative approach, the Good Driver program achieved
top distinctions in both national and international competitions.
External recognitions include the Greek Association of Advertisers’
Corporate Responsibility Excellence Award and the European
Commission’s Excellence in Road Safety Award 2017.

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Good Driver uses an innovative and interactive online platform to deliver the training.

Road safety: using technology to make a difference

Good Driver’s program design takes into account the particular nature of drivers’ work,
including their mobile work place and the dispersion of the company’s activities all over
Greece. To cater for this, online communication technology was selected rather than
traditional channels of training. The program uses an interactive digital platform that
combines educational and entertainment elements. HERACLES is the first company in the
Greek building materials industry to take such an approach to road safety, and the
program attracted significant attention from the public. Most important, however, was the
drivers’ widespread participation and commitment to the program.

The program’s achievements include:

The European Commission’s Road Safety
 Participation of 600 drivers from
Awards recognize commitments to road
more than 30 different sites
safety that have a significant impact on
 Average participation of 75%
saving lives on Europe's roads. "National
identified drivers every week
and local actors are best placed to design
 Excellent content understanding
solutions to meet national and local road
with an average of 95% correct
safety challenges, through innovative
answers to verification questions
measures, tougher action against
dangerous drivers and better education
For more information, visit
and awareness-raising." Violeta Bulc,
www.lafarge.gr or contact
European Commissioner for Transport
[email protected].

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4 - Hungary: Yes, We Care – Volunteers

Provide Hands-On Support for Communities
Every year, Lafarge Hungary employees roll their sleeves up and engage in a variety of
volunteering activities. Have a look at the projects below to get a flavor of how they invest
time and effort in the well-being of surrounding communities.

In a Nutshell

Together for our Children – Charity Run

Every September, around a quarter of all Lafarge Hungary employees join the charity
running competition as volunteers. In the early afternoon, 300 children from the local
primary and secondary schools participate in a 3 km run on the cycle track leading from
the cement plant to Királyegyháza village. Later on, adult runners start an 11 km race. To
successfully manage the event, 35-40 volunteers distribute drinks, control traffic, greet
and direct guests and help with the administration. While Lafarge ensures the hospitality
during the event, other local sponsors offer water, food and presents to the winners.

In addition to being fun, the charity run is combined with the annual open day of the
cement plant and raises awareness for a healthy lifestyle. All funds raised through the
event’s participation fees are donated to local schools as financial support to buy sports
equipment.

Ready, Steady, Go! Local schoolchildren participate in Lafarge Hungary’s annual charity run.

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Renovation of Pediatrics Clinics

Everyone enjoys the annual painting and renovation
projects at the Pediatrics Clinic of the University of Pécs.
Lafarge volunteers paint sick wards or renovate the
outdoor playground’s lovely but shabby units. Some
employees or their family members who take part in the
activities are former patients of the clinic themselves.

School’s Back – Pedestrian Safety

In the first weeks of September, when life returns back to normal and the school term
begins, Lafarge volunteers pick up their reflective vests and stop signs and get ready on
street crossings by local schools. From 7am to 8am Monday through Friday, when the bells
ring for the first class, our colleagues interrupt the steady flow of traffic to ensure
children’s safety on their way to school.

“TeSzedd!”, you pick it! - Clean Hungary Action

Contributing to the Ministry of Agriculture’s national
clean-up campaign, Lafarge volunteers join existing
teams for waste picking, or sign up as coordinators to
organize the cleaning of additional areas. “Immediate
feedback” said a colleague last year, “great to see how
much we can do in one day!”. The three-day campaign
takes place every year since 2010 and is Hungary’s
largest volunteer movement.

Being there is part of our mission

Since the opening of the Királyegyháza cement plant in 2011, Lafarge’s local management
had the vision of a corporate social responsibility that builds bridges between employees
and communities. The different volunteering projects allow employees of Bükkösd quarry
and Királyegyháza cement plant to engage with their neighbors, and show that they care
about the communities living nearby. In 2013, Lafarge received the CSR Hungary Award as
recognition for its exemplary approach to community engagement. To demonstrate
management’s support for volunteering, most activities are done during working hours.

Facts & Figures of past activities: Anikó Fülöp, Volunteering

 2014: 10 projects, 41 employees Coordinator for Hungary, has a
volunteered a total of 548 hours. simple answer to the question why
 2015: 37 projects, 72 employees so many employees contribute to
volunteered a total of 888 hours. the volunteering projects: “Because
 2016: 35 projects, 45 employees we care. We are engaged in
volunteered a total of 670 hours. volunteering to build the community
around us, to participate in their
everyday life as the cement plant is
For more information, visit www.lafarge.hu or part of their life."
contact [email protected].

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5 - UK: A Roaring Success - AIUK & Leicester

Tigers Put Rugby Back on Pupil’s Radar

Aggregate Industries UK (AIUK)’s Concrete Rugby partnership with the Leicester Tigers
Foundation has helped to reach out to a whopping 1,081 school children. Introduced in
November 2016, the unique community initiative runs in collaboration with the ten-time
English Rugby champions to promote a healthy lifestyle, teamwork and self-confidence.

In a Nutshell

Context
The program was launched in response to recent reports that 91 per cent of parents admit
that their children do not get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day
needed to maintain a balanced level of health. With obesity on the rise amongst the UK’s
children, team sports are an effective yet fun way to stay healthy.

Main Actions
The Concrete Rugby program, led by Leicester
Tigers Rugby Development coaches, teaches local
school children how to play touch rugby. In this
way, it promotes the lifestyle benefits of sports and
Update Picture exercise while spreading the ethos of teamwork,
respect, discipline and sportsmanship. After each
training session, pupils gather round to take part
in a group discussion with their coach, covering a
wide range of issues; from healthy eating, drugs,
Leicestershire boys participating in a road safety through to the dangers of peer
Concrete Rugby training session.
pressure and digital safety. The program has
proven to be massively popular and in the first year alone it was delivered to 43 classes
across 13 secondary schools - putting rugby firmly back on pupil’s radar.

Community Impact
In the first 9 months of the program, Concrete Rugby reached over 1,000 local children
aged between 11-14 years. This is a key age-group to engage with on the topics of healthy
lifestyles, safety and wellbeing, all of which have an immediate and long-term benefit to
the children. As many young girls have participated in the program, it also helps to break
down gender stereotypes and promotes diversity and inclusivity in sport.

External Partners
The Leicester Tigers Foundation provided the children with expert rugby training sessions
and works with the local schools to ensure that there is provision for rugby training after
the Concrete Rugby program finished.

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The Concrete Rugby program was officially launched on a match day at Leicester Tiger’s Welford Road
stadium in November 2016.

Promoting team sports for a healthier lifestyle

Figures from the 2014 Health Survey for England found that 31.2% of children aged 2-15
were classed as either overweight or obese, and so the Concrete Rugby program focuses
on the importance of staying active in a fun way. Chris Hudson, Managing Director Asphalt
& Readymix Concrete at AIUK said: "As a business committed to giving back to the
communities in which it operates, we feel incredibly passionate about our Concrete Rugby
initiative. The unfortunate reality is that a large number of children in the UK don’t play
outdoors or exercise nearly enough, while child
obesity rates are still disturbingly high. As such,
“It has been a fantastic first
initiatives as these have a vital part to play in helping
nine months with Concrete
to raise awareness of a healthy lifestyle and the role
Rugby, which has helped to
sports can play in this.”
bring the importance of health
and wellbeing firmly to the
Some of the successes following the program have
forefront for local children and
been at Rushey Mead school, Leicester, where
schools.” Blaine Bonnin-Ward,
traditionally cricket and football have been the most
Rugby Development Officer
popular sports. Now over 40 children are attending
at Leicester Tigers
an afterschool rugby club, with some even joining
local rugby teams. Another highlight is the continued success of the girls’ rugby club at
Saint Martin’s school, Nuneaton, where many of the girls hadn’t played rugby before.
Following the Concrete Rugby program, they formed a team, coming second place in a girl’s
rugby festival and reaching the final in a tournament. As Concrete Rugby has proven very
popular this year, AIKU is already planning for next season’s installment.

For more information, visit www.aggregate.com or contact [email protected].

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6 - Serbia: Creating Local Employment at

Beočin Business Park
Beočin Business Park is a non-profit project initiated by Lafarge in Serbia at its Beočin
cement plant. The project was launched to attract new investors into the region and
thereby reduce local unemployment and contribute to local economic and social
development. Today, four investors employ over 300 people from the local community.

In a Nutshell

Context
Lafarge’s cement plant in Serbia is situated in Beočin, a town with 15,000 inhabitants and a
very high unemployment rate. There was a need to attract investors and create jobs to
support the economic development of the municipality. As Lafarge owned 18 hectares of
unused wetland on the Danube river bank, it decided to set up a Business Park that
integrates an international Danube harbor in its area.

Main Actions
The project started in 2006 with extensive market research, feasibility studies, an
investment memorandum with the local government, and a communication campaign
that promoted the future park to potential investors. In parallel, Lafarge invested in
infrastructure development and in creating a business friendly environment. Some of the
measures taken include:
 Adoption of the harbor, permit procedures, civil works (final concrete
surface), construction of access road to harbor
 Reinforcement of the bank, installation of power supply and lighting
 Formalization of the ownership structure through a regulation plan at
municipal level
 Shared Service Center providing legal assistance and administrative support

Community Impact
Today, there are six investors at Beočin Business
Park, two of which are currently setting up their
operations. They acquired the land from Lafarge
at a symbolic price, obliging themselves to invest
in environmental protection, health and safety
and employ a local workforce. Four companies
successfully operate, employing over 300 people
from the local community. With six investors
employing approximately 350 people, Beočin
A company owner inaugurates the new Business Park will reach its full capacity in 2018.
facilities at Beočin Business Park.

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Milestones
In Serbia, Beočin Business Park is considered a prime example of a private-public
partnership. To recognize the project, Lafarge Serbia received the VIRTUS Corporate
Philanthropy Award in the category “contribution to the local community”. The Award is a
national acknowledgment for companies which support non-profit actions for the public
good in the most efficient and effective way.

In Beočin Business Park, four industrial sites were built that now employ over 300 people.

Investing in community development to fight unemployment

Lafarge’s acquisition of the Beočin cement plant was one of the first privatizations in
Serbia, and therefore a very important step for the general public. In this context, and
being located in close vicinity of the town, one of Lafarge’s priorities was to not only invest
in its plant, but also in the local economic development. Since one of the major challenges
in the community was the high
unemployment rate, the focus was put on “Our reasons to start operations in
attracting new employment to improve Beočin Business Park were numerous:
community members’ livelihood. the international port at our disposal,
very favorable price of land offered by
The project was actively supported by the Lafarge and the overall support which
regional and national governments, enabled us to build the facility and
especially by the Ministry of International silos which will enable us to develop
Economic Relations who promoted the the business. This is our largest
project and invited new investors to start investment so far.” Janko Grnja, owner
their businesses in Beočin. of AGROGRNJA and investor at
Beočin Business Park

For more information, visit www.lafarge.rs or contact [email protected].

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LafargeHolcim Ltd
Zürcherstrasse 156
8645 Jona
Switzerland
www.lafargeholcim.com/sustainable-development
[email protected]

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