Built For ALL
August 2024 / Issue #3
LAFARGE EASTERN CANADA
Getting to know the ECAN Data Integration & Transformation Team
Meet ECAN OYW
Delegates: Luke McLeod and Mahir Dheendsa
Best of Global HS&E: Congrats to our ECAN Winners
BEST
Chill out with Safety Summer Campaign
Getting to know the ECAN Data Integration & Transformation Team
Discover our partnership with SalDan Construction Group
Meet the ECAN Aggregate Performance Group
ECAN to launch Progress Institute
Lafarge ECAN presents key papers at the 2024 CSCE
Meet ECAN OYW Delegates: Luke McLeod and Mahir
Dheendsa
ECAN Head of Sustainability participates in podcast
Best of Global HS&E: Congrats to our ECAN winners
From the desk of Glen King, Head of HR: Boost your learning & development
Press Pulse
Sustainability Demystified
BMQ: Infrastructure Rehabilitation - A Sustainable Bridge Repair With BMQ
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ECAN CEO PARTICIPATES IN INDUSTRY PODCAST
David Redfern kicks off Cement Association of Canada podcast series
Our very own ECAN CEO, David Redfern, inaugurated the Cement Association of Canada (CAC) podcast series Speaking Concretely.
Launched in June, the monthly series dives into the role of cement and concrete in our economy
as well as the industry’s sustainable initiatives, technologies, triumphs, and more.
Take the time to listen in and stay on the lookout for next episodes and learn more about this fascinating industry.
Show your support
Throughout July, our ECAN teams had the chance to dive in a variety of safety themes. Our colleagues could choose from 10 themes to share with their teams such as Emergency planning (includes fire safety), Water safety, Stay Alive, Stay Alert (Fatigue Management) and others.
Go to H&S Chill out with Safety Intranet Page and check out the available resources. You will find toolbox talks for each topic, with suggested summer activities, posters for H&S Survey, Kids Art Contest, Safety Photo Challenge, screensavers, and more!
GETTING TO KNOW
The ECAN DATA Integration & Transformation Team
Check out the group’s work scope and latest projects
In 2023, ECAN’s Data Integration & Transformation function was created to be a part of ECAN ExCo, under the leadership of Anson Le, Director, Data Transformation. The area’s mandate is to work with the Americas Digital Center (ADC) and Holcim Global Digital, build a strategy to aggregate, cleanse, and leverage data to empower business-led projects with
clearly defined success metrics of revenue growth, sustainability, and cost savings.
According to Anson, “When I look back on our team’s journey so far, I pause to think about where we have landed, the work we have accomplished, and whether we have steered in the right direction – and I believe we have made
Lafarge ECAN RMX team is collaborating with SalDan on two major developments in Sault Ste. Marie: The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 housing project and a 108-unit apartment building on Pim Street. Lafarge provided the concrete, including the foundational and
structural elements. We are proud to contribute to the growth and revitalization of the city by addressing housing needs.
“We are excited to collaborate with SalDan Construction on such significant projects. At Lafarge Canada, we are committed to providing sustainable and innova-
tive concrete solutions that meet the needs of our communities. These developments are perfect examples of how we can combine heritage preservation with modern construction techniques to address housing shortages and enhance urban living.” - Jayson Hill, Head of Northern Ontario, RMX, ECAN
DISCOVER ECAN RMX PARTNERSHIP WITH SALDAN CONSTRUCTION
MEET the ECAN Aggregate Performance Group
The Aggregate Performance Group oversees the manufacturing performance of Eastern Canada Aggregates.
The Aggregates
Group produces over 25 million tonnes of aggregates using ECAN’s own internal assets, plus an additional 7 million tonnes of aggregates through our subcontractors, annually.
The Team’s goal is to enhance the operation-
al side of the business. This is accomplished with Best Practice sharing, training and deployment of operational processes and programs, asset and capital management, and support in their quest for Operational Excellence at all their operations.
In order to be successful, the team needs to ensure that all their assets are fully and efficiently utilized and their knowledge and experience is shared across operations...
READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON THE AGGREGATES NEWSLETTER IN ENGLISH IN FRENCH
ECAN to launch the Progress Institute
Lafarge ECAN is constantly looking at ways of expanding our organization’s purpose of building progress for people and the planet beyond our walls. We understand that as a social purpose organization, it is our responsibility to be the drivers of progress in our industry.
Stay tuned as there will be more information on how we will be doing that with the soon-to-belaunched Progress Institute.
NOTE IN FRENCH
LAFARGE ECAN presents Key Papers at the 2024 CSCE
Lafarge ECAN presented three key papers at the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) Annual Conference 2024 in Niagara Falls, showcasing our advancements in sustainable construction materials and technology. Richard Malantic presented a paper on ECOPact highlighting its role in reducing carbon
footprints with optimized particle packing models. He also held a DYNAMax presentation focused on its superior mechanical and durability properties, ideal for smart structure design in demanding applications.
Rahma Dhemaied, from Concordia University, presented the application of recycled concrete aggregates for road
construction in our collaborative project with the University.
These presentations not only reflect our commitment to sustainability and innovation but also position Lafarge as a leader in developing cutting-edge construction materials.
MEET 2024 ECAN OYW DELEGATES
ARTICLE IN FRENCH
Our very own Luke McLeod, Business Manager, GCC and Grits, and Mahir Dheendsa, Program Specialist, Data Integration & Transformation, will be representing Lafarge Canada and Holcim Group at the One Young World Summit this year in Montréal.
OYW brings together over 12,000 young talents to collaborate on ideas that can change the world. Stay tuned to see how Luke and Mahir will be driving change! We asked about their expectations leading up to the big day in September:
“I’m eager for the One Young World Summit 2024 in Montréal—an opportunity to interact with other global leaders
committed to solving our world’s greatest challenges. I hope to be inspired, to learn from diverse perspectives, and to forge lasting connections. This summit is where we can expect to learn how ambition meets action, empowering us to drive meaningful change worldwide.” Luke McLeod
“It’s an honor to represent Lafarge at the OYW summit this year. I’ll have the opportunity to lead a workshop on AI for sustainable building, engaging with some of the brightest young leaders from across the globe. I look forward to gaining insights from their diverse perspectives and innovative ideas, inspiring new approaches for a data-driven sustainable future in construction.” Mahir Dheendsa
ECAN Head of Sustainability participates in podcast
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ob Cumming recently shared ECAN’s journey to enhance sustainability in our operations on The 360 on Energy and Carbon podcast. The Head of Sustainability & Public Affairs (East) highlights a critical challenge:
“We need affordable housing. People need places to live, and concrete is very resilient. We’ve got to find a way to affordably reduce our carbon emissions, and that’s where I think innovation comes in.”
Rob shares examples of how Lafarge is achieving significant reductions in carbon emissions and stresses the role of innovation, market systems, and rule changes in driving sustainability. The discussion also delves into biodiversity and how Lafarge aims to be net positive in biodiversity through quarry operations and restoration projects. Rob highlights
the necessity for making sustainability profitable and the importance of good governance and accountability in achieving that goal.
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BEST of global HS&E: Congrats to our ECAN winners
The 2023 Global HSE awards recently celebrated the exceptional dedication and engagement of our teams across Holcim Group. Join us in congratulating our ECAN winners!
Honorable mention:
Eastern Ontario Aggs and RMX markets, led by Olivia Matthews, Jennifer Bolibruch, Dan Leclerc, Rob Gagnon: successful implementation of the Golden Boot Awards, which resulted in a significant improvements in many areas (eg:
housekeeping, time in the field and Critical Control VPCs.)
Excellence award: Brookfield Cement Plant, a combined effort of all employees to focus on H&S requirements and issues to tackle...
FROM THE DESK of Glen King, Head of HR, ECAN
Boost your learning & development
Summer is the perfect time to take on learning something new! In ECAN, we continue to be committed to your development and want to empower you to drive your own learning and development using our two online learning platforms - Percipio and goFluent.
1. Percipio Reference Guide
2. Discover Percipio (video)
3. goFluent Quick Start Guide
4. Discover goFluent (video)
CHECK OUT THE NOTE IN FRENCH ON CONNECT
Check out the following resources to get started:
PRESS PULSE
Leading the Industrial Transition to Net Zero: Lafarge ECAN and Hyperion launch world’s first
Tandem Carbon Recycling System©
The Bath Cement Plant team has been collaborating with Ottawa-based technology innovator Hyperion on a fi rst-ofa-kind decarbonization technology pilot that captures greenhouse gas emissions and turns them into high-performance net-zero mineral solutions. Read the full press release and the French version on our website.
STAY IN-THE-KNOW ABOUT OUR STORIES IN THE PRESS
This great story has been featured on: 1. Toronto Star
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Lafarge Canada and Innocon celebrate more than 10 years
in sponsoring Toronto’s Regent Park Revitalizationthemed musicals via the People & Planet Fund
For over a decade, Innocon, a subsidiary of Lafarge Canada in the Greater Toronto Area, has been proudly collaborating on the revitalization of Toronto’s Regent Park neighbourhood - Canada’s oldest and largest social housing project. In
Show your support
addition to providing building solutions to the construction of Daniels Spectrum, Regent Park’s arts and cultural hub, Innocon and Lafarge have also invested via the People & Planet Fund over $800,000, since 2013, in the fundraising musical production “The
Journey Musical”, that has told the story of Regent Park’s 70-year history and transformation to thousands of spectators. The Fund aims to accelerate social change and transformation in Eastern Canada through targeted charitable funds and resources...
Learn from the Environment & Public Affairs Team about ECAN’s sustainability strategy and initiatives
Lafarge ECAN and Urban Resilience: Innovative design at the Pitt Concrete Plant in Montreal
by Corentin Acthergal, ECAN Environmental Specialist
With the increasing frequency of torrential rains caused by climate change, stormwater management is crucial for urban infrastructures. Montreal’s Lafarge Pitt Concrete Plant stands out for its innovative approaches to urban resilience, rehabilitating a former abandoned industrial site and revitalizing the neighborhood.
Stormwater management:
The plant was designed to have the capacity to capture up to 393 000 litres of rainwater. This
capture system controls the flow sent to the municipal system and prevents on site flooding. The collected water can be used for concrete production, reducing the plant’s reliance on the municipal water supply.
Green infrastructure:
The project also includes innovative landscaping with vegetated areas and permeable soils. These green spaces, designed by landscape architects, maximize stormwater absorption and reduce rainwater runoff. A new “sponge zone” is currently being studied
to verify the absorption capacity. In addition to their practical functions, these landscaping designs enhance the neighborhood’s appearance.
The majority of activities at the sites are conducted inside the repurposed building, mitigating noise and dust emissions from the plant. These initiatives demonstrate Lafarge’s commitment to sustainable urbanization, and to protecting and strengthening Montreal’s resilience to climate challenges.
FRENCH VERSION
BMQ: Infrastructure Rehabilitation: Sustainable Bridge Repair
We believe repairing existing infrastructure should be as much a priority as building new sustainable structures. By extending the service life of these structures, we enhance durability in a
bridge repair project in Northern Ontario, which highlights our commitment to building better with less and making our communities more sustainable... Show
sustainable, zero-waste manner.
With BMQ, we’re wellequipped to achieve ambitious Canadian sustainability targets. One example of this in action is the recent
ECAN CEO speaks at Canadian Green Building Council’s annual conference
We were proud to be a sponsor of the Toronto 2024 Building Lasting Change Conference held by the Canadian Green Building Council. In his remarks at the first night reception, David Redfern welcomed the delegates noting that by 2030 Lafarge Canada’s cement portfolio will have a 40% lower CO2 content than at the start of the decade, and we’re already 25% lower compared to 2021.
He added that this reduction is from the hard work of implementing known solutions but that further reductions will rely on Pilots and Partnerships with businesses like the ones attending this Conference.
BUILDING Homes, Rebuilding Lives
Discover our partnership with Homes for Heroes for Affordable Veteran Housing
Lafarge Canada has proudly partnered with Homes for Heroes, a foundation with an unwavering mission to reintegrate homeless military Veterans into the community. We’ve supported the Kingston Veteran Village project by investing $40,000 worth of cement, concrete, and aggregates for the construction of secure
housing facilities.
“In a nation with over 460,000 Canadian Veterans, the staggering reality of over 5,000 vets experiencing homelessness cannot be ignored. This reality fuels the Homes For Heroes mission, which is not just about providing housing but making it sustainable and affordable. For us at Lafarge, it is an honour to collaborate with them in crafting unique urban villages in key cities
across Canada where homeless Veterans can successfully reintegrate into civilian life.” - Rob Cumming, Head of Sustainability and Public Affairs, ECAN.
Congrats to the teams involved for shaping a future where sustainability meets affordability and community involvement!
CALEDON PIT RUN fundraising was a huge success
This edition, presented in partnership with Aecon, brought together our teams and members of the community for a fun day to enjoy the outdoors and to support a great cause. $37,000 were raised for the Headwaters Health Care Centre to benefit patient care in
the local community! Congratulations to everyone involved in making it a great success and thank you to everyone who participated and supported the event.
“Lafarge Canada has taken great pride in being a good steward in the Caledon community for the past 20 years.
Our commitment to environmental and social stewardship is at the forefront of our business, as we are committed to our purpose of building progress for people and the planet,” said Matthew Ruggieri, General Manager, Aggregates, GTA. Show your support
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2024 Kids Fish Derby Sponsorship
For the 3rd year in a row, Lafarge supported this event hosted by the Marathon Rod and Gun Club held at 3 Finger Lake (a walleye sanctuary, catch and release only) in Marathon, located directly beside our gravel pit.
As one of the oldest supporters of the event, our donation covered the cost of the custom keepsake lures given to every participant. Nearly 200 children took part, and almost all of them caught a fi sh! In addition, $2,000 was raised for the Marathon Sick Kids Fund.
West Paris welcomes Waterloo students
Around 50 3rdyear environmental engineering students from Waterloo University recently visited our West Paris Pit. While touring the plant, they also visited the active mining face and took samples for their hydrogeology course.
Thank you to Adrian Fransisco and Bryan Jones for hosting the group and to Anna Villerbu and Carol
Siemiginowski for answering the students’ questions about the geology, permitting and rehabilitation.
STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS with Indigenous Communities
Fostering Relations Through Listening, Respect, and Shared Opportunity
June is National Indigenous People History Month and at Lafarge, we are dedicated to reconciliation through actionable steps. We are proud to build partnerships by engaging in open dialogue, collaborating on projects, and sharing resource stewardship. Our efforts focus on creating concrete benefits for Indigenous communities while respecting and honouring their heritage. In recent years, we have been involved in several initiatives showcasing a positive evolution in our relationships. Learn more on our website.
A look back at 2024 Multiculturalism Day events across ECAN
Hundreds of employees got together to celebrate Multiculturalism Day across ECAN sites and enjoyed great food and fun games. Our colleagues had the chance to learn more about each other’s experiences and backgrounds while celebrating our organization’s cultural diversity! Congrats and thank you to the IDEAL Committee and BIPOC Affinity Group, with the support of the Pride @ Lafarge Affinity
Group and local teams for organizing these successful events!
Check out the events’ pictures!
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR 2024 Q2 Town Hall
Join us on August 15th for the 2024 Q2 ECAN Town Hall in person at the Airport Road offi ce. Register here.
Lunch will be served from 11:15 AM to noon in the Avignon and Paris rooms. Please fill out this Google Form by August 7th at noon to confi rm your presence, and to share your food restrictions, if any.
The Town Hall will be held from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM in the Avignon and Paris rooms and will be broadcasted on Zoom. If you have any questions, please reach out to Cristina Annunzi
2024 LAFARGE ECAN Family Events - Join us!
We invite you and your immediate family to attend the 2024 Lafarge ECAN Family Event on August 25th as a token of appreciation for your hard work and dedication. This will be a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues and enjoy a fun day with our families.
Registration is mandatory. Please consult the appropriate forms below for full details and complete it by Wednesday, Aug 7.
Ottawa Event and Quebec event.
WEBSITE NEWS:
Check out June and July Blog Stories
Have you visited the Lafarge.ca website lately?
Stay up-to-date by reading our Blog Section.
• Manufacturing Golden Rules - Leadership Opportunities and Responsibilities of a Lafarge Eastern Canada Plant Manager by Peter Sanguineti
• The Impact of LEED Certification on Canadian Construction & How to Be Aligned
• Highlighting Indigenous Excellence: Daniel Wood’s Journey
• Strengthening Connections With Indigenous Communities – Fostering Relations Through Listening, Respect, and Shared Opportunity
• Building Homes, Rebuilding Lives: Lafarge Canada partners with Homes for Heroes for Affordable Veteran Housing in Ontario
• Lafarge Canada and SalDan Construction Group Partner to Boost Housing Availability in Sault Ste. Marie, ON
• The Rise of Renewable Energy in Building Material Construction
RISE TO NEW HEIGHTS UPDATE
We’re excited to share that the planned listing of our North American business is on track, starting with one of the most important steps in the process.
• A key priority has been on a draft Form 10 “registration statement” to be fi led with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in order to be authorized to publicly list the company in the United States. This statement off ers a description of the business with key info that would allow investors to make informed investment decisions. Once that process is concluded, we can proceed with the registration and public listing.
• A dedicated Project Management Offi ce (PMO) team has been organized, including cross-functional members from across North America. This team is focused on Day 1 readiness in order to ensure a seamless execution of the listing process.
• We’ve also been working on naming our new company, involving our North American team and conducting legal reviews to fi nalize a strong brand name. This process involved employee focus groups and interviews with our customers and key partners over the course of several months. Learn more on RiseBuildShape.com
RECORD PROFITABLE GROWTH IN H1
Read the full message from CEO Miljan Gutovic on Connect
Elevate Canada: Raising the Roof on Quality and Innovation
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The Elevate product offering includes every major commercial roofing system and roofing systems can have Red Shield Warranties lasting up to 30-years!
Our product offering includes:
• UltraPly TPO
• RubberGard EPDM
• ISOGARD Polyiso
Insulation
• Elevate PVC
• Elevate SBS
• Elevate Metal
Take a look at the Elevate Project Lookbook to see roofing solutions in action across the GTA.
