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Leadership Piece by Peter Sanguineti

Built For ALL

Manufacturing Golden Rules by Peter Sanguineti

Celebrating Earth Day across Eastern Canada

From Cradle to Cradle: Lafarge’s Concrete Recycling Initiative

Meet David Kelly, President, Innocon

Rise to New Heights Video: Andrew Stewart, VP, Cement

Enhancing Excess Soils management through Data-Driven Practices

Lafarge and Geocycle

Lafarge participates in Shaping Tomorrow’s Canada

Tire Drop Off Day at STC

2024 Start-up meetings take place across ECAN

EXCO visits Battery Plant in Southwest Ontario

From the desk of Glen King: SPARK your career at Lafarge

Press Pulse: Brookfield recycled minerals clinker production

ECAN hosts a tour for local Students at Dundas Quarry

Ric Bresee vists Bath Cement Plant

ECAN hosts 2024 ECAN Performance Days

ECAN sponsors concrete conference in Ottawa (2024 ICAAR)

Elevate Canada: Raising the Roof on Quality and

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Reward & Recognition

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FROM THE DESK OF ROB CUMMING

Head of Sustainability & Public Affairs, ECAN

Welcome to this edition of the Built for All magazine. One look at the table of contents and you’ll be reminded that we are in an astonishing time of change and progress at Lafarge Canada.

From the rise of a North American leader

to the largest project in Eastern Canada’s history to engagement with our partners.

It is important to take these moments to reflect on how far we’ve come and the vast array of changes we are in. I’ve often felt that in a few years we’ll look

In this June issue, you will be brought up to speed on the amazing work of our people across product lines and functional teams.

back on these days and we’ll realize that we were in revolutionary times. Together. Let’s welcome this time.

Enjoy the read.

MANUFACTURING GOLDEN RULES

Leadership Opportunities and Responsibilities of an ECAN Plant Manager

By Peter Sanguineti, VP, Aggregates, ECAN

Last month, Peter Sanguineti, VP, Aggregates, published the following insightful thought leadership piece diving into a Plant Manager role’s opportunities and responsibilities within our organization, the contributions of a

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leadership team and how our teams play an essential part in building Canada’s infrastructure. Learn more about our ROCK Operating Model, our consistent focus on development programs fostering professional growth opportunities and empowerment and how our manufacturing Golden Rules guide our actions and decisions.

CELEBRATING EARTH DAY across Eastern Canada

Great job to our teams across ECAN for their remarkable mobilization, each in their own way, as part of Earth Day!

Let’s continue to inspire positive change and foster a greener, more sustainable future together every day.

> Cleaning Day day and plant distribution

at St-Constant Cement Plant

> Tree planting at the Caledon Pit (Land Team)

> Themed quiz at StLaurent (Environment and RMX teams)

> Trash Bash at Bath Cement Plant

> WILL tree planting

Click on each one of the initiatives to check out the amazing photos from our teams

FROM CRADLE TO CRADLE

Lafarge’s Concrete Recycling Initiative

Earth Day Thought Leadership Piece

by Rob Cumming, Head of Sustainability & Public Affairs, ECAN and Stephanie Voysey, Head of Sustainability, WCAN

On this year’s Earth Day, Rob Cumming and Stephanie Voysey, shared their thoughts on how Lafarge Canada is leading the way toward circularity in our industry.

“Earth Day is here once again - an annual reminder to celebrate our beautiful planet, reflect on our environmental impact and how we can come together to take action.

This year’s theme “Planet vs Plastics” got us thinking about the role of

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manufacturers in managing their products from cradle to grave—or back to cradle.

One of the most commonly used products in our daily lives is concrete. Concrete is the foundation of our civilization, we see it in buildings, bridges, roads, and sidewalks and in our own homes. Did you know that more concrete is sold each year than all other building materials combined?

On April 1st, 2024, David Kelly was appointed as President, Innocon, reporting to Andy Unger, Vice President General Manager, Ready Mix, ECAN.

Check out his interview and learn more about his career at Lafarge Canada. [Anna Salomao] Hi David,

thanks for taking the time to talk to us. Let’s jump right in. How long have you been working at Lafarge Canada and how would you describe your career journey?

[David Kelly] My pleasure! I’ve been working at Lafarge for 23 years, and I

started right out of school, it’s been my only professional job! Although it’s only been one company, I’ve had many different roles in many different locations in every corner of the province. Each new role comes with...

MEET DAVID KELLY, PRESIDENT, INNOCON

Rise to New Heights VIDEO: Andrew Stewart, VP, Cement

Check out this risebuildshape.com video from our very own VP, Cement. In this video, Andrew shares his thoughts about this exciting journey we’re embarking on and invites us to be part of it - Let’s Rise to New Heights.

Enhancing Excess Soils Management Through DataDriven Practices

by Carlos Galve, Excess Soil, GMA and Eastern Ontario

For our ever-expanding and dynamic excess soils business in ECAN, the excess soils team has been using data management as a key decision-making practice that we use in all aspects of our business. Our main goal and objective is to add value to our customers and improve our bottom line. We have collaborated up with a specialized vendor in Soilflo to create, manage and store important data from our business.

LAFARGE PARTICIPATES IN SHAPING TOMORROW’S

CANADA EVENT

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The event was hosted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

On April 30th, Andrew Stewart, VP, Cement, joined a panel discussion in Ottawa on advanced manufacturing in Canada organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce held under the theme Navigating DisruptionsBuilding Manufacturing and Value Chains

Resilience Strategies for the Future.

According to Andrew, “It was fantastic to meet members from various levels of government along with other industry leaders in this discussion of manufacturing in

Canada, challenges and solutions to support our global positioning. Great work by the Chamber to facilitate these important conversations.”

TIRE DROP-OFF DAY at St. Constant Cement Plant

Fostering circular economy while serving the community

On May 4th, the Geocycle St-Constant team proudly hosted its annual Community Tire Drop Off Day, accepting used tires at no cost, from local businesses and residents. The team collected approximately 4,000 tires (45 tonnes), the largest volume collected since the first edition in 2022. Geocycle will supply the tires to the cement plant to be responsibly coprocessed which will help reduce the amount of traditional fossil fuels used to make clinker.

Kudos to the team for accelerating green growth, all while serving the local communities!

2024 Start-up meetings take place across ECAN

Every spring, our local teams organize start-up meetings across sites in ECAN to kick start summer operations. With the participation of functional and operational teams, these gatherings are the occasion to look back at several aspects of the business in the previous year, dive into priorities and what to expect for the current year, and to discuss health and safety matters.

Check out some pictures from our teams in EO, Montreal-East, St. Adele, St. Constant, St. Eustache, and St, Gabriel.

On May 29, ECAN Exco visited the future location of the first ever North American EV battery cell gigafactory, in St. Thomas, Ontario. Lafarge Canada is currently providing the aggregates for the construction project of the PowerCo SE’s factory. The Gigafactory will have six production blocks with a potential production

volume of up to 90 gigawatt hours – enough for about 1 million EVs a year.

The St. Thomas Gigafactory will create up to 3,000 new, highly qualified jobs. Plus, it has the potential to create up to tens of thousands more indirect jobs at construction companies, suppliers, partners, along

with local retail and other sectors. PowerCo SE was founded by Volkswagen in 2022 with a clear vision to lead the charge in battery cell production on a global scale. PowerCo SE have made plans for three gigafactories –including the St. Thomas Gigafactory – with two of them now under construction.

ECAN EXCO VISITS Battery Plant in Southwest Ontario

FROM THE DESK of Glen King, Head of HR, ECAN SPARK your career at Lafarge

To get the most out of your career, it’s important for you to think about what direction you want your career to go and what you ultimately want to achieve. Outlining a career roadmap is a great step to help formulate a plan; understanding what you need along the way and who can support your journey. Whether it’s upskilling, gaining new knowledge, accessing a mentor or taking on a challenging opportunity, once you have a roadmap, it’s easy to take the wheel and go!

A great place to start is by populating your Career Tab in SuccessFactors . Here are some key fields to focus on:

> Education

> Work Experience

> Development Programs & Certifications

> Language Skills & Geographic Mobility

> Career Aspirations

Watch the webinar recording that will walk you through how to leverage SuccessFactors to grow your career within Lafarge.

Target to get your Career Profile completed by the end of June!

PRESS PULSE

A first in North America: Lafarge and Geocycle pilot 100% circular production of clinker in Nova Scotia

We proudly announced the completion of a pilot project at our Brookfield Cement Plant to produce high-quality clinker made of recycled minerals recovered from waste sources, which can potentially reduce CO2 level by 60% per tonne of clinker.

This is the first-ever pilot test conducted in North America and the second one in the world across Holcim Group. Congrats to the teams involved on this great achievement!

Check out some of the great media coverage:

WorldCement.com and AggBusiness.com.

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STAY IN-THE-KNOW ABOUT OUR STORIES IN THE PRESS

ECAN hosts a tour for local students at Dundas Quarry

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On May 23rd, ECAN hosted about 50 students from St Joachim’s at the Dundas Quarry for a tour, as well as then going into class to talk to them about the aggregates industry. The highlights were going up to see the Primary Crusher in the North Quarry and going through the tunnels under Concession Rd 4 West and Highway 5. At the school, the team went over the rock cycle,

the difference between pits and quarries, where minerals and fossils are found, the types of jobs that are available at Lafarge, how the team licenses land, the production and rehabilitation process etc.

According to the local team, “We discussed pertinent gravel facts to ensure they understood the connection back to how we use these essential materials in our everyday lives. We then had

some giveaways for the best guesses for how long the new tunnels were.” The kids got to handle a number of fossil and rock samples, look at die cast models of heavy equipment and play a matching card game aimed at understanding potential concerns the community may have with some of the activities that are undertaken and how responsible producers ensure to mitigate for those concerns.

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Ric Bresee visits Bath Cement Plant

On May 3rd, Ric Bresee, MPP for Hasting and Lennox & Addington, visited our Bath Cement Plant. As a former Mayor of Loyalist Township, he has a deep understanding of our plant and its importance to the community!

ECAN HOSTS 2024 PERFORMANCE DAYS

The participants had the opportunity to learn from Lital Marom, President of UNFOLD, about the concept of exponential thinking

Every year, our senior leaders come together to discuss targets and market trends, collaborate on companywide projects, and connect over networking opportunities. As we embarked on a new journey, this year’s theme reflected our

commitment to growth: Rise to New HeightsLeveraging Change in ECAN.

The participants had the opportunity to learn from Lital Marom, President of UNFOLD, about the concept of exponential thinking, a global

trend that has helped companies grow; and Michael Berends, CEO & Co-Founder, ClearBlue Markets, who presented and overview of the carbon markets and the exciting opportunities they offer.

ECAN SPONSORS Concrete Conference in Ottawa (2024 ICAAR)

Last month, Lafarge Canada was honored to be a proud exhibitor and sponsor of this prestigious conference, bringing together brilliant minds from around the globe to tackle the challenges of alkali-aggregate reactions (AAR) in concrete.

At Lafarge, we are deeply committed to addressing AAR effectively to ensure the longevity and reliability of our concrete structures. Our approach

focuses on:

> Using non-reactive aggregates

> Utilizing low-alkali cement

> Incorporating supplementary cementitious materials

Our high-performance concrete mixes supplied by BMQ, including Ductal and ADHEMax, are engineered to deliver exceptional strength and durability. These innovative solutions are

ideal for preventing AAR in new constructions and repairing structures affected by AAR.

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and engaged with our representatives Richard Malantic, Thomas Pizzuto, Chloe Monin, Yee Mon Thant, and Monica Menegaz-Martins!

Together, we’re building a future that stands the test of time.

ELEVATE CANADA: Raising the Roof on Quality and Innovation

Elevate Canada delivers high-performance commercial roofing solutions tailored to every system, building, and budget. Backed by dependable distribution partners and licensed contractors, every Elevate roofing system is built to last.

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

Elevate products are manufactured across the United States and available all across Canada, coast to coast. All Lafarge Canada

properties can leverage in-house roofing expertise for all roofing questions or projects. Please contact the Elevate Canada team anytime!

Did you know that when Holcim acquired this roofing business, they were known as Firestone Building Products?

In June 2022, Holcim rebranded this business to Elevate under the Holcim Building Envelope business unit.

ECAN EMPLOYEES participated

in gala event held by OGCA and CAWIC in Toronto

Shining a spotlight on Women in Construction! Some amazing women from Lafarge gathered for an inspiring event hosted by Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) in conjunction with CAWIC - Canadian Association of Women in Construction.

From an enlightening panel discussion to networking and meaningful conversations, the evening was about true enlightenment. One key takeaway: being attentive and having conversations. Because when we leave room for dialogue, we open the door for progress!

CELEBRATING ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH

Throughout the month of May, the BIPOC Affinity Group shared great content to celebrate and honour Asian Heritage Month. Here’s a recap of what they shared:

> Week 1: A curated list of must-watch movies from Asia. Explore the list.

> Week 2: An exciting Knowledge Quest about Asia’s diverse regions. Revisit the Quest.

>Week 3: We hosted an in-person lunchand-learn in Winnipeg featuring Arthur Kazumi Miki from the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba. Watch the recorded presentation

here. Passcode: PY1!FZ=& (Passcode required)

>Week 4: Inspiring stories of noteworthy Canadians of Asian heritage. Read their stories.

CEO AWAR D S2024 Q1 RECIPIENTS

Dear colleagues,

Join us in celebrating the exceptional achievements of our CEO Awards recipients in Eastern Canada! Their dedication and hard work have made a difference, driving progress and innovation within our organization.

Congratulations to each recipient – your contributions are valued and appreciated.

2024 Q1 CEO Awards Recipients are: Xavier Berger, RMX

Technical Manager, GMA, Andres Ortiz, Maintenance Planner - Bath, Ron Cobb, Heavy Mobile Equipment Trainer - Dundas.

David Redfern President & CEO, Eastern Canada

JOIN US for 2024 Multiculturalism Day events across ECAN

Join us to celebrate Lafarge Canada’s cultural diversity and learn more about your colleagues’ backgrounds while enjoying great food, entertainment, and games!

> June 11th: St-Laurent RMX > June 18th: London Pit > June 20th: Airport Road Office - RSVP form > June 26th-27th: Moodie & Bearbrook RMX > June 27th: Bath - RSVP form

P R I D E MONTH

June is Pride Month and marks the beginning of the Pride season, which lasts until the end of September.

Pride Month allows us to celebrate our LGBTQ2S+ community and their achievements, resilience, and contributions. As builders of progress, creating and cementing foundations for an inclusive space is a year-long commitment, and we wholeheartedly embrace this.

During June, we break away from individual

efforts and come together to present a united front for respect and acceptance. We aim to create an environment where everyone can bring their unique and authentic selves to work.

To kick things off, we are introducing the 2024 Pride Zoom Banner. You can download it and use it as your Zoom background to show your support by following the instructions here.

Learning and understanding go a long way when it comes to

acceptance. Hence, the P@L (Pride at Lafarge) team has prepared the following resources to help you become more familiar with present conversations around Pride and allyship.

1. 25 LGBTQ+ Pride Flags & Their Meanings (2024) – An external article providing a list of the different pride flags and their meanings.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE AND THE FRENCH VERSION HERE.

RISE TO NEW HEIGHTS UPDATE

Thank you for submitting ideas for the new name of our company and sharing your input through the brand survey. Check out some of the responses.

Congrats to our most recent prize winners in ECAN: Alexandra Jimenez, HR Coordinator and Arsil Naseer, Business Intelligence Analyst.

Now it’s time to share what you think will make our new company a “super” leader. Submit a response for your name to go into a random drawing for prizes.

JULY 6: JOIN US

Pit Run

We are proud to present the 9th annual Caledon Pit Run, in partnership with Aecon, on July 6th. You can volunteer for the event (reach out to info@caledonpitrun.com)

This year, 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Headwaters Hospital Foundation, directly contributing to the Smart Headwaters campaign to acquire a cutting-edge MRI machine and other vital medical technology to enhance patient care in our community.

July 11th: Revolutionize Your ConstructionDiscover the Power of Volumetric Solutions

Jerry Bettencourt, RMX VAP Specialist, will be hosting a free webinar on BMQ Volumetric Concrete & High-Performance Solutions on June 11th at 12pm EST.

> Discover how to revolutionize your projects!

> Explore volumetric concrete delivery & next-gen concrete mixes.

> Learn from experts & optimize construction efficiency.

> Register Now

LAFARGE WEBSITE NEWS

Have you recently checked out Lafarge.ca?

Make sure you bookmark our page and check out these great stories: > Building Sustainably: The ECOPact Success Story at Industrial Warehouse in Cambridge ON > BMQVolumetric truck for highperformance concrete

2024 Q1 Town Hall

Thank you for joining the latest ECAN Town Hall!

Click here to access the recording Password: 2024Q1ECANThall

Click here to access the presentation We want to hear your feedback to keep improving your experience.

Special thanks to Sylvie Allard

After a remarkable 50-year career at Lafarge, Sylvie Allard, Sales Coordinator (Cement), will be retiring on May 29th. Thank you for everything Sylvie. We wish you all the best!

Have you heard about Lafarge ECAN Social Media Reposting Awards?

Every 2 months, we will be recognizing our Social Media Ambassadors, employees that have been showing us their support on LinkedIn by reposting our amazing stories and increasing our news reach.

Congratulations to our top LinkedIn resposters for March and April! Jagadeesh Babu Maddukuri, Jenny Benevides, Alex Radeschi, Yanick Bérubé, Glen King and Dustin Thibodeau.

To participate, visit Lafarge’s LinkedIn account and find our engaging content. Choose your favorite posts and hit the “Repost” button and add a comment.

By sharing our content with your network and commenting it, you’ll help enhance our message.

Lafarge sponsors the 2024 Canadian National Concrete Canoe Competition

Lafarge was a platinum sponsor of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering’s 2024 Canadian National Concrete Canoe Competition. This year’s competition was hosted by Université Laval in Québec City.

Lafarge also sponsored the awards banquet and provided support to a number of University teams includingteams comprised over 400 engineering students.

ECAN REMOTE WORK

Dear colleagues, We are excited to expand the ECAN Remote Work Practices Policy rollout implemented at Airport Rd in January. Effective June 1st, the policy will also include employees located at Laval and Bearbrook offices. The ECAN Leadership team

recognizes that remote work can be effective for both the business and the employee. At the same time, we also understand that there is great value in being at our offices and having face-to-face interactions with fellow employees in both formal and informal settings.