“Sustainable Development: a correct balance between creation of economic value, environmental protection and social responsibility”. This was the theme of first seminar organised by the newly-born Sustainable Development Department of Italcementi Group.

The Environment and Safety experts of Italcementi Group gathered in Cairo to discuss and analyse the Group’s environmental and social performance and to share the best practices. Major attention was given to issues related to safety, climate protection, environment, industrial hygiene and social initiatives.
 
“Our commitment to sustainability is continuously growing as Italcementi Group strongly believes that companies play a key role in the development of society and common welfare. This seminar gave us the opportunity to share the progress of the “Agenda for Action”- the first formal pledge coupling the business operations of cement manufacturers with Sustainable Development Policies - and present the targets achieved this year as well as the new targets that have been developed” stated Mr. Stefano Gardi, Director of the Sustainable Development Department of Italcementi Group.

The Seminar was also the occasion to officially present the 2007 sdReport, now at its fifth edition.

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Since September 24, 2007, Italcementi has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index of the best performers among the 2,500 international business organizations in the Dow Jones Global indices, assessed on economic, environmental and social criteria.
Italcementi Group consolidated its sustainability activities in 2000 when it joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a group of 190 international groups who uphold common principles regarding sustainable growth. Over the last few years, Italcementi has been promoting a special Sustainable Development Awareness Program for Group companies, to provide training and raise sensitivity to sustainability issues.

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