3 major challenges for the construction industry
LafargeHolcim is evolving in a fast-moving business environment. Our construction and building materials industry is impacted by three major market trends:
LafargeHolcim is evolving in a fast-moving business environment. Our construction and building materials industry is impacted by three major market trends:
Our mission as the most advanced company in the building materials industry is to provide what really matters to our customers and end-users. To meet these needs, we have established six strategic goals:
People are at the heart of LafargeHolcim’s business success. Therefore, we intend to create an attractive work environment for our people through:
We are committed to offering individuals and teams unique opportunities to grow, contribute and engage to their fullest potential, and recognizing and rewarding remarkable contributions.
For LafargeHolcim, this means pro-active management of our portfolio, disciplined capital allocation and selective pursuit of attractive growth opportunities, so as to generate superior sustainable financial returns on our capital employed and cash generation.
Finding the most effective ways to bring our products to those who sell and use them through best-in-class go-to-market models and world-class branding and customer experience:
An in-depth understanding of end users and eco-systems in which projects will be implemented is crucial. We also believe in early involvement, innovative value-adding solutions and excellent project delivery to make a difference.
To create value, we deliver cost leadership, we implement the most advanced operating models across all product lines and we make an optimal use of our capital and resources, while leading our operations in a safe way. We intend to capitalize on our professional teams, assets, technologies, innovation in industrial operations, and strong operating models to replicate best practices across the business in all geographic markets.
We will create shared value with society through distinctive and sustainable solutions and the best possible sustainability footprint. Examples of our sustainability objectives include:
For LafargeHolcim, innovation is a continuous process. We introduce innovations at all levels of our operating cycle to drive transformation of our business, with the ultimate goal of serving our customers the best possible way, whatever their needs. This encompasses: