LAFARGE ECAN DRIVES DECARBONIZATION

Full Conversion Of The Brookfield Cement Plant Production To Greener Portfolio

We recently announced the full transformation of our Brookfield Cement Plant’s cement production in Nova Scotia to a greener portfolio. The site’s production of general use cement (GU) ended to shift to reduced carbon portland limestone cementOneCem - our eco-efficient alternative.

Brookfield is Lafarge’s third cement plant to be converted in 2022 and the first Atlantic Market plant to convert - the others being the Bath Cement Plant (ON) in June 2022 and the Richmond Cement Plant (BC) in March 2022. OneCem is a sustainable product that presents up to 10% lower CO2 emissions while providing the same performance and durability.

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“We have been steadily moving the needle forward when it comes to cement decarbonization and we will continue to honour our commitment in progressing our greener portfolio in Eastern Canada over the coming years. For us, sustainability and profitability go together - our main goal is to keep partnering with our customers to advance sustainable construction and, at the same time, provide innovative world-class products.”

Andrew Stewart, VP - Cement, ECAN

“Over the last four years, we avoided more than 140,000 tonnes of CO2 by converting GU cement to OneCem in our plants across Canada - the equivalent to taking 42,891 cars off the road, which would have consumed 59,640,854 liters of gasoline”

Rob Cumming, Head of Sustainability & Public Affairs, ECAN

“We are excited to take our plant to the next level of decarbonization. Our teams on the ground have been successfully showcasing our company’s values of passion, collaboration, and grit, and we couldn’t be prouder. This is a very important milestone in our Net-Zero journey in Nova Scotia and in Canada as a whole.”

Travis Smith, Plant ManagerBrookfield Cement Plant

At a time where environmental pollution is a growing concern, it is important to find solutions to restore water and soil quality. Phytoremediation is an environmental restoration technique that uses plants to remove or mitigate contaminants in soil and water.

Plants can be used in a variety of ways for phytoremediation. They can absorb contaminants into their tissues, store them in their roots, transform them into less toxic products or have them decompose into soil microorganisms. Some plants are more effective than others in treating different types of contaminants, and the choice of plants will depend on the contaminated site and the substances present.

Phytoremediation can be used to treat a variety of contaminants, including heavy metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides and industrial chemicals.

In addition to being environmentally friendly, phytoremediation is also economical. Plants can be grown on site from local seeds, reducing transportation and production costs. In addition, once treatment is complete, the plants can be used for other purposes, such as biomass production, which contributes to the sustainability of the site.

It is important to note that phytoremediation should not be considered a one-size-fits-all solution for all contaminated sites. In some cases, other techniques, such as excavation and disposal of contaminated materials, may be more appropriate. However, for sites that can be successfully treated with phytoremediation, this technique can provide a cost-effective and sustainable solution for environmental restoration.

In conclusion, phytoremediation is a promising technique for environmental restoration. By using plants to remove contaminants, we can work to restore water and soil quality, while minimizing environmental impact and saving money.