Green Matters Buchanan, new York DrYwall Plant - Lafarge

Green MattersBuchanan, New YorkDrywall PlantGYPSUM

Lafarge is the world leader in the building materials industry, active onfive continents and holding top-ranking positions in all of its divisions:cement, aggregates and concrete, and gypsum. Not only a leaderin product innovation and sustainable manufacturing practices,Lafarge also leads the industry in environmental restoration andpreservation efforts. Lafarge has earned a worldwide reputation forLafarge helps contribute to a cleaner, saferenvironment and attainment of LEED ® credits.environmental stewardship and is regularly listed in the “100 GlobalMost Sustainable Corporations in the World.”Over the years, Lafarge has remained dedicated to its commitmentto environmental leadership. By implementing active environmentalprograms designed to monitor and manage environmentalmatters, Lafarge ensures that its businesses operate in a safe andenvironmentally protective manner. As a result, Lafarge has madeadvancements in environmental preservation and our operations havebecome cleaner and greener.Green matters | Buchanan | PAGE 3

Green MattersPhoto CaptionLafarge drywall plant, Buchanan, New YorkRecycling responsiblyat our Buchanan plantAt our state-of-the-art drywall plant in Buchanan, New York,Lafarge uses synthetic gypsum from neighboring power plants to produce environmentallyfriendlydrywall.Lafarge uses the highestpercentage of synthetic gypsumin the drywall industry.With all of our plants using 99 percentrecycled content by weight, Lafarge is theonly drywall manufacturer to have nearly allof its board manufactured in North Americamade with 100 percent recycled gypsum andrecycled paper.Synthetic Gypsum (also known as calciumsulfate) is a by-product of the desulfurizationprocess coal-fired power plants use to reduceair pollution. Considered a waste product,synthetic gypsum is typically hauled awayand disposed of in landfills.However, because it is chemically equivalentto natural rock gypsum, synthetic gypsumcan be used as an alternative resourcewhen available. At the Lafarge Buchananplant, synthetic gypsum from neighboringpower plants is used to manufactureenvironmentally-friendly drywall. Thiscooperative effort results in cleaner air andreduced landfill waste.Recycling is also key to other areas of ourbusiness. At our partner paper plant inLynchburg, Virginia, Lafarge produces 100percent recycled content to be used as theface paper on all of our drywall. Additionally,all of our plants recycle scrap drywall that isgenerated from normal operations.At Lafarge, our goal is to be the numberone supplier of “green” building products.We lead the industry in the use of syntheticgypsum and serve virtually all of ourNorth American trading areas withrecycled product. This commitmentto sustainable practices assists ourcustomers in meeting therequirements of LEED ®certified construction,and ultimately acleaner world.*By weightPAGE 4 | Green matters | Buchanan

Green MattersPhoto CaptionForklift operator stackingpalettes of drywallSustainable drywall productsoffered by LafargeLafarge drywall products contribute to the U.S. GreenBuilding Council’s LEED ® credit requirements for: MR Credits4.1 and 4.2 (Recycled Content) and MR Credits 5.1 & 5.2(Regional Materials)GREENGUARD Certification andMAS Certified GreenLafarge GREENGUARD Certified and MASCertified Green products are tested andcertified as low-emitting interior buildingmaterials that meet relevant regulatory andindustry emission standards.These programs were created and areconducted by independent organizationsto help specifiers, designers, architects,builders, consumers and other end users findand easily identify products that meet themost stringent indoor air quality guidelines foruse in “green” buildings.Lafarge drywall products*RegularFirecheck ®Watercheck ®Sagcheck ®Shaftliner Type XMold Defense Mold Defense Type XMold Defense Shaftliner Type XProtecta ® AR 100 Type X with Mold Defense Protecta ® HIR 300 Type X with Mold Defense Rapid Deco ® Level 5Rapid Deco ® Level 5 Type XRapid Deco ® Level 5 with Mold Defense Rapid Deco ® Level 5 Type X with Mold Defense Weather Defense Weather Defense Type XDescriptionGypsum drywall productswith specific features forvarious applicationsAbuse- and/or moldresistantdrywallLevel 5 skim-coated and/ormold-resistant drywallHigh-performanceexterior sheathingThis is only a partial listing of Lafarge drywall products that may be either GREENGUARD Certified, MAS Certified Green,and may contribute to LEED credits.For specific LEED credit information, please visit our website at certguide.lafarge-na.com.PAGE 6 | Green matters | Buchanan

Photo CaptionMap illustrating area of coverage where Lafarge drywallproducts can contribute to LEED credits. For specificLEED credit information visit certguide.lafarge-na.com.USGBC “Regional Materials” LEED ® CreditsUse materials that are both harvested and manufacturedwithin 500 miles (800 km) of the project site.CAGBC “Local Production” LEED ® CreditsUse materials that are both harvested and manufacturedwithin 500 miles (800 km) if moved by truck, or 1,500miles (2,400 km) if moved by rail of the project site.1,250 mi. radiusLafarge drywall plants anddistances from extraction locationsfor regional materials.250 mi. radius• Buchanan, NY 10511Extraction Locations:*50% - Aquasco, MD 2060850% - Newburg, MD 20664Distance to plant: approximately 250 miles• Silver Grove, KY 41085Extraction Locations:*50% - Moscow, OH 4515350% - North Bend, OH 45051Distance to plant: 20 miles500 mi. radius• Palatka, FL 32177Extraction Location:*100% - Palatka, FL 32177Distance to plant: less than 1 mile500 mi. radiusU.S. Green Building Council,Canada Green Building Counciland LEED ®Lafarge is a member of the U.S. GreenBuilding Council (USGBC) and the CanadaGreen Building Council (CAGBC), bothnon-profit organizations composed of leadersfrom every sector of the building industrywho are committed to expanding sustainablebuilding practices.Developed by USGBC, LEED (Leadershipin Energy and Environmental Design) isa voluntary, consensus-based nationalrating system for green building designand construction. LEED emphasizesstate-of-the-art strategies for sustainablesite development, water savings, energyefficiency, materials and resources selection,and indoor environmental quality.Artist’s rendering. All distances are approximateand shown for illustrative purposes only.“USGBC” the “LEED Certification Mark” are registered trademarksowned by the U.S. Green Building Council and is used by permission.Green matters | Buchanan | PAGE 7

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