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Company profile
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Ltd.(LHBL) is a frontline cement producer in Bangladesh. Operating
for more than a decade, it has made about US$ 500 million investment in building one fully
integrated cement plant and three grinding plants --- the largest foreign direct investment in
the sector. It is a joint venture of LafargeHolcim and Cementos Molins. With state-of-the art
technology and well groomed staff, the company produces world class cement to meet the
growing demand generated by massive infrastructure development programs and improved
socio economic conditions.Sourcing limestone, the basic raw material, from its own quarry in
neighboring Meghalaya in India , the plant at Chhatak near Sylhet in north east Bangladesh is a
unique cross-border operation. The limestone is brought in by a 17 kilometer overland long belt
conveyer ensuring uninterrupted supply of the raw materials. By producing clinker, this plant
enables the country save around US$ 45 million annually in foreign exchange. Besides, the
company has provided direct and indirect employment opportunities for over 3000
people.With its grip in global standards and strength in innovations, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh
Limited is also regarded as a dependable solution provider in construction materials. It is
producing and supplying customized cement for high profile projects in the country.As a good
corporate citizen, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh is engaged in activities which are helping the
society as well as the environment. Using tailored processes, its Geocycle program is converting
industrial waste into a source of heat for operating the cement kilns. Besides, as part of its
Corporate Social Responsibility, the company has an extensive welfare programs for the local
community around its plants in Bangladesh and Meghalaya. These programs have been
benefitting thousands of people to eject out from the cycle of poverty and run decent lives with
opportunities for education, empowerment and health-care.

LafargeHolcim is the leading global building materials and solutions company serving masons,
builders, architects and engineers all over the world. Group operations produce cement,
aggregates and ready-mix concrete which are used in building projects ranging from affordable
housing and small, local projects to the biggest, most technically and architecturally challenging
infrastructure projects. As urbanisation increasingly impacts people and the planet, the Group
provides innovative products and building solutions with a clear commitment to social and
environmental sustainability. With leading positions in all regions, LafargeHolcim employs
around 90,000 employees in more than 80 countries and has a portfolio that is equally balanced
between developing and mature markets.

VISION & COMMITMENT

OUR VISION
To be the undisputed leader in building materials in Bangladesh through

Excellence in all areas of operations with world class standards

Harnessing our strengths as the only cement producer in Bangladesh and

Sustainable growth that respects the environment and the community.

OUR MISSION
Offering highest quality of product and services that exceed our customers expectation

Giving our people an enabling environment that nurtures their talents and opportunity to give
the best for the organization

Contribute to building a better world for our communities

Delivering the value creation that our shareholders expect.

2.5

Segments/Trends/Events Positive Neutral Negative

Demographic

Aging population √

Rising affulence √

Sociocultural

More women in the √

workforce

Greater concern for health

√
and fitness
Political/Legal

Tort refrom √

Technological

Genetic Engineering √

Reduction of √
Pollution/Global warming

Economic

Interest rate Increases √

Global

Increasing global trade √

Emergence of China as an √
economic power

2.3

Demographic
Aging population:LHBL targets the industrialist and real estate company for their product.

Rising affulence:LHBL rise considerable affulence in the cement industry day by day.

Sociocultrual:
Women in work force:Very few women work in this company.

Greater concern for health and fitness:More than 82,000 free health services and counseling
sessions and 9,800 vaccinations have been provided from the medical centre located in CDC
and more than 11,200 free health services and counseling sessions and 1,460 vaccinations have
been provided from the 5 sub-centers till date.
Political/legal:
Follow the company act 1994 and Government rules and regulation to operate the business.

Technological:
Reduction of pollution/global warming:LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited has developed waste
co-processing facilities at its plant in Chhatak, providing safe and environmental friendly waste
disposal services to industries that generate huge amounts of waste.

Economic:
Interest rate:The interest rate is higher than developed countries.Tge cost of product is higher.
Government is trying to reduce the interest rate to one digit so that the cost and price of the
product can be lower.

Global
Increasing global trade:The company's exporting more products gradully to different countries.

References:
1.https://www.lafargeholcim.com.bd/corporate-social-responsibility

2.https://www.lafargeholcim.com.bd/sites/bangladesh/files/atoms/files/lhbl_annual_report_2
020.pdf