2030 Sustainability Vision

As a well-established family business, we have always placed sustainability at the core of our operations. It represents an intrinsic part of our culture, driven by our ambition to foster a harmonious co-existence of industrial development with environmental and social aspirations.   

At Lhoist, sustainability is an ongoing journey we embark on together. Our commitment to sustainability goes well beyond maintaining our existing operations. It is about serving our customers responsibly, attracting, developing and retaining talent, reducing our carbon footprint. Encompassing also contributing to research on advanced technologies and innovations, enhancing biodiversity, and making a meaningful difference in the communities surrounding our sites.   

Our 2030 roadmap is based on seven ambitions that form the cornerstone of our sustainability strategy: CO₂ fuel, Communities, Electricity, Health & Well-being, Lhoist for All, Resource Valorization, and Safety.

To broaden our sustainability approach, we have also identified additional focus areas that will be managed regionally and locally. Our plants have different realities and specificities, so our actions vary geographically. Biodiversity, air quality and water management will become part of our local development plans, ensuring that our operations contribute positively to local ecosystems. 

Learn more about our additional focus areas. 

This ambitious roadmap outlines our goals, the methods we will use to track and report our progress and reflects our commitment to achieving impactful results as a Group. It represents a pledge to innovate, collaborate, and lead by example in sustainable industry practices.  It is driven by the strong conviction that everyone at Lhoist across all organizational levels, as well as at our business partners and stakeholders, are working together towards the same goals and have a crucial role in achieving our sustainable ambitions.   

As we look towards 2030, we are more determined than ever to pioneer sustainable industrial practices, an ambition that reflects our conviction that responsible business actions are essential for long-term success.