Sustainable Development

The Lehigh Companies foster the vision of sustainable development. Our parent company, HeidelbergCement, is a founding member of the Cement Sustainability Initiative under the World Business Council of Sustainable Development. Around the globe, HeidelbergCement continues to commit itself to economic, ecological and social improvement. The goal of sustainable development is shared throughout our operations in both Canada and the United States.

Find out more about Lehigh's sustainability vision, and over 10 ways that cement & concrete work towards achieving sustainable building design.

Today's well designed concrete projects contribute to social progress, economic growth and environmental protection, making concrete a sound sustainable choice.

Concrete has been used in the construction of a long list of architectural and engineering marvels for over 2,000 years. This strong history lets you engineer your solution with confidence to meet your sustainable development goals and LEED^TM point targets.
 

	Well designed concrete projects can contribute to social progress, economic growth and environmental protection for years to come.

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