Construction Magazine December 2015 | Page 103

AUSTRALIA meet the challenges of increasing urbanization ,” said Holcim Vietnam sustainable development director Nguyen Cong Minh Bao .
History A member of LafargeHolcim Group , Holcim Vietnam employs about 1,300 people at its six main sites — including the head office at the Continental Tower ( Ho Chi Minh city ) and five plants at Hon Chong , Cat Lai , Thi Vai , Hiep Phuoc and Nhon Trach .
The group has 115,000 employees worldwide , acting as the industry benchmark in R & D for the biggest and most complex projects . It maintains the widest range of valueadding products , innovative services and comprehensive building solutions , with core values revolving around health and safety .
Following its core values : CRISP ( Customer , Results , Integrity , Sustainability , Performance ), with health and safety overarching all , HVL ’ s approach to creating value is based not only on economic performance , but on the environmental and social aspects of its operation .
In short , the company ’ s “ triple bottom line ” of economic , environmental and social is critical in helping the company reach its business goals and maintain its licenses to operate .
Sustainability Since the manufacturing of cement involves extensive exploitation of non-renewable resources such as limestone and clay , environmental performance is a significant part of Holcim ’ s business strategy .
Holcim implemented its “ Together for Environment ” program in 2009 to cover all activities aimed at reducing the company ’ s environmental footprint . The program also includes green manufacturing and environmental performance monitoring , as well as raising awareness of environmental protection for employees and the community .
The Geocycle Vietnam business unit has played a big role in achieving such great sustainable development . The waste management solution not only benefits the environment , but also helps enhance companies ’ reputations and its ability to achieve
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