Sustainability report
One of our commitments to our stakeholders is to provide comprehensive and regular information on how we are addressing sustainability issues. We know that to fulfil that commitment the way in which we report must improve each year. This year's improvements include the choice of issues to discuss and the quality of our environmental data.
2010 sustainable development report |
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In choosing which topics to cover in this year's report, we have taken account of our Sustainability Ambitions, the views of our stakeholders and the underlying principle that an annual report should focus on the year in question and not repeat information that is already in the public domain. Throughout, and consistent with the commitment we made in the light of comments on our first sustainability report in 2008, we have kept to a minimum references to the activities of the Lafarge Group and focussed on the activities of Heracles.
Sustainability Ambitions define our sustainability targets and hence address the issues on which we focus most of our attention. This year, as we approach the end of the relevant period for our Sustainability Ambitions 2012, our account of progress against these ambitions is accompanied by information on the steps we are taking to a define a new set of ambitions for the period to 2020. Sustainability Report 2010 (P.D.F - 1099 Kb)
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Reporting methodology |
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In developing the Sustainability Report we apply the G3 GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) guidelines and indicators. We have had our compliance with the Guidelines checked and it was found to be A.
It is our intention to achieve a similar level of compliance with our 2011 report, but in accordance with the new, G3.1 Guidelines that were released in March 2011.
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Message from CEO Heracles |
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2010 has been a difficult year for Greece and for our business; although we have made progress with our sustainability performance it cannot be isolated from the economic situation.
But difficult times encourage us to look especially carefully at the fundamentals of our business and our vision for the future. Here, I remain positive. First, the crisis has reinforced my view that in striving to be a more sustainable business we will also become stronger and more resilient. Second, the crisis requires us all in Greece to consider our responsibilities and our vision for the future. I am even more determined that Heracles will play its part as a responsible corporate citizen and contribute to a sustainable future for Greece. |
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Your input |
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Making Heracles a more sustainable business is an ongoing commitment and a long-term vision comprising many short and medium-term steps. We welcome comment from all our stakeholders on those steps to date and those we should plan to take in future. The 2010 report has been designed to address our stakeholders' key concerns and interests, as expressed to us.
You may send us your feedback, comments and questions through the form below or to info@lafarge.gr. |
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Our reporting history |
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Heracles Sustainability Report 2010 presents our performance and progress made in 2010. We have avoided repeating information about 2009 except where this is necessary to understand the context of action taken in 2010. You may learn more about past years:
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Publications and information
FAQ 1 : Understanding the company and industry’s issues
More about the company in Greece, the strategy, and the building materials sector...
FAQ 2 : Sustainability Ambitions 2012
Heracles has set ambitious sustainable development objectives. It has committed to objectives with clear deadlines and targets so all stakeholders can monitor developments in its performance. Our roadmap for sustainable development includes specific targets and action plans in Management, Society and Environment.
FAQ 3 : Values and governance
More about our values, our governance, our approach to managing sustainable development...
Our sustainable development priorities: 2010 progress
FAQ 1 : Health & Safety: top priority
Health and Safety are core values and top priority in every activity. The company aims to join the "best in class" industrial companies in terms of safety. Learn more about our actions...
FAQ 2 : Fighting climate change
We have a strategy for reducing CO2 emissions from the manufacture of cement which includes process optimization and product innovation. This, together with sustainable construction, is how we see our business contributing to combating climate change.
FAQ 3 : Quarries management and biodiversity
Rehabilitating quarries and enhancing the biodiversity associated with them are key elements in our ambition to operate as a sustainable business. In 2010, we took our first major step towards realizing the biodiversity potential of our sites, while maintaining our rehabilitation commitments.
FAQ 4 : Reducing emissions
Cement manufacture gives rise to emissions to air. These emissions are subject to legal limits which we respect and meet. But it is part of our sustainable business ambition to reduce these emissions further, using the technology and knowledge that are available to us.
FAQ 5 : Relations with suppliers
Each of our plants is a local operation, with suppliers who may be small or medium sized businesses. We aim to show leadership, using our role in the local economy to promote sustainability and generate economic benefit. 2010 was a very challenging year for everyone in Greece and so it was even more important to adhere to our principles.
FAQ 6 : Meeting customers needs
Customers drive our business so meeting their needs and improving what we offer them are key to our sustainability.
FAQ 7 : Our people
Our long term commitment is to sustain a robust organization, where people can develop their potential as professionals and contribute to the success of our business.
FAQ 8 : Role in the community
The communities that surround our local sites are essential parties for the success of our activities. Learn more about our role in supporting the local development...
FAQ 9 : Conserving natural resources
We are aware of the need to steward all materials carefully and are in action to reduce waste, reuse materials where possible, use water responsibly and to recycle.
- Water: Protecting a resource (P.D.F - 53 Kb)
- Waste and recycling (P.D.F - 41 Kb)
