British Columbia Introduces Carbon Tax 

Effective July 1, 2008 the Province of B.C. implemented a tax on fossil and other fuels. This tax will be increased yearly through 2012 on each July 1. 

As cement production is an energy intensive process, there are significant cost ramifications to our industry.

For more information click on the links below.

Cement Manufacturing:  (download 1 page 183 KB .pdf file)

Vancouver Sun April 8, 2008:  (download 1 page 125 KB .pdf file)

CAC Fact Sheet 2008 SD Report:  (download 1 page 83 KB .pdf file)

Lehigh Cement Has LEED^® AP on Technical Services Staff

In keeping with its commitment to be environmentally responsible, Lehigh Cement now has a LEED^® Accredited Professional in its Technical Services group that can assist with customers LEED^® and other environmental questions.

 Find out more: Lehigh LEED AP

Canadian Cement Industry

2010 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT  …

The report focuses on cement manufacturing and includes performance information from Canadian manufacturers. Themes included in this report were inspired by the World Business Council on Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) Cement Sustainability Initiative, and reflect key topics of interest in the Canadian context.

The report provides information on environmental, social and economic performance and key sustainability initiatives and achievements of member companies. The Cement Association of Canada intends to publish a sustainability report every two years to enable interested parties to monitor our progress in these important areas.

Lehigh Cement is a member of the Cement Association of Canada. Our parent company HeidelbergCement is a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, and a participant in the Cement Sustainability Initiative; a voluntary program. Lehigh Northwest Cement is committed to sustainable value creation and balance between ecology, economy and social responsibility.

Guide to Sustainable Design with Concrete:                  Understand and Apply Sustainable Building Practices

The concrete industry is committed to doing its part in helping the design community and construction industry achieve their sustainable goals.

The "Guide to Sustainable Design with Concrete" has been released in a series of education sessions across Canada.

Learn how you can use cement and concrete to achieve sustainable design. Find out more at www.cement.ca or call us at 604-946-0411.

Lehigh Cement Attains Security Acceptance in U.S. Terrorism Program Download the announcement (70 KB .pdf file)

Lehigh Cement and Lehigh Northwest Cement Company are now certified members of the U.S. Homeland Security C-TPAT program. C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) is an agreement between Importers and Customs to meet the challenge posed by the terrorist threat to the United States.  By joining with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection movement, Customs will proceed to provide Lehigh with C-TPAT benefits including a reduced level of cargo exams, anti-terrorism training seminars, sharing of information and best practices.

Canada Border Services Agency, Partners in Protection Program  Download the announcement (91 KB .pdf file)

July 2004: Lehigh Cement is a proud partner in the CBSA, Partners in Protection Program.

Partners in Protection is designed to enlist the cooperation of private industry to focus on security, the exchange of information, and awareness. Find out more: Canada Border Services Agency .

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