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LATICRETE Sustainability Strategy

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A Sustainability Strategy Built on Innovation, Performance, and Measurable Impact

We embed sustainability into every product, process, and partnership—delivering real results across the built environment.

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¿Qué?

El camino hacia la sustentabilidad de LATICRETE es un enfoque colaborativo y holístico para contribuir al desarrollo sustentable de las comunidades en las que vivimos y para nuestro planeta.

Para ello, transformamos continuamente nuestro negocio para minimizar su impacto en la salud, la seguridad y el medio ambiente, e innovamos en procesos, productos y servicios más sostenibles para nuestros empleados, instaladores, distribuidores y ocupantes de edificios fabricados con nuestras soluciones. 

Why Sustainability Matters

¿Por qué?

Como empresa familiar global multigeneracional, nos preocupamos por los miembros de nuestras familias empresarias (empleados, clientes, socios comerciales), por las comunidades en las que vivimos, por las próximas generaciones y por el planeta.

Para ser una empresa sostenible a largo plazo, creemos que el desarrollo sostenible es esencial para nuestro modelo de negocio y nuestra marca, para:

  • cumplir con las aspiraciones de nuestros empleados,
  • atraer a las nuevas generaciones para nuestros equipos,
  • mejorar la vida de las personas utilizando nuestras soluciones,
  • impulsar la evolución positiva de la industria de la construcción,
  • diferenciarnos como una marca líder de la competencia mientras adoptamos los mejores estándares de nuestra industria, y
  • Ser reconocidos como una organización que abraza nuestras responsabilidades sociales en las comunidades y países en los que operamos.

Este compromiso es coherente con nuestro propósito de mejorar el mundo construido y las vidas de quienes lo construyen. 

How does LATICRETE make a impact with sustainability

¿Cómo?

En este viaje, buscamos el progreso incremental continuo, los cambios de comportamiento y los avances significativos, con contribuciones objetivas y medibles a la mejora de la sostenibilidad.

Para ello, incorporamos un enfoque holístico del impacto de nuestros procesos y soluciones, tanto por nosotros como por parte de nuestros socios comerciales, y de todos los pasos del ciclo de vida de nuestros productos. No estamos interesados en el greenwashing. Nuestro enfoque es pragmático, transparente, honesto y decidido, basado en hechos y ciencia, y refleja nuestros valores fundamentales y promesas de marca.

Hacemos lo correcto. Lo hacemos juntos y con nuestros socios. 

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  • Sustainable supply chain
  • Sustainable working places and behaviors
  • Sustainable industry
  • Sustainable initiatives in our communities
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Sustainable Innovation Starts with Our Products

We embed sustainability into product design through a comprehensive scoring system that evaluates materials, safety, manufacturing, and recyclability. This ensures every product meets measurable environmental and health standards.

  • Low-VOC and water-based formulations
  • Bio-based and recycled materials
  • Dust-reduction and ergonomic systems
  • Certifications (HPDs, EPDs, UL GreenGuard)
Circular Economy

Reduced waste and improved manufacturing efficiency

We apply the circular economy concept at every stage of our business. From raw material sourcing to product design, manufacturing, packaging, and reuse, LATICRETE integrates principles of resource efficiency, durability, and waste minimization throughout its operations and value chain. Our approach replaces the traditional linear “take-make-dispose” model with a closed-loop system that extends product life and reduces environmental impact.

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Transition to lower-carbon materials

We advance sustainability by using recycled materials, lower-carbon cements, and bio-based alternatives to reduce emissions and waste. As of December 2025, 22.9% of our North America cement purchases were lower carbon, with our Bethany, CT headquarters fully transitioned to these materials.

 

 

Lowering our carbon footprint by optimizing transportation

Millions of freight miles reduced through logistics optimization

We’re lowering our carbon footprint by optimizing transportation—improving load efficiency, refining routes, and moving bulk shipments from truck to rail. In 2025, these efforts eliminated 6 million truck miles, reducing emissions by 4,302 tCO₂e and advancing more sustainable operations.

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Extending sustainability across our value chain

We work with suppliers, distributors, contractors, and architects to reduce emissions, improve sourcing, and advance sustainable building practices.

 

Descubra cómo nuestros últimos cambios organizativos están estableciendo nuevos estándares de sostenibilidad dentro de nuestra empresa.
Al establecer roles clave dedicados a la sostenibilidad y la tecnología, estamos reforzando nuestra dedicación al desarrollo de productos y operaciones sostenibles.
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