The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has named Lafarge associated plants as the 'safest' and 'most efficient cement plants' in separate awards bestowed under the government agency's annual Don Emillo Abello Energy Efficiency Awards.

Lafarge Philippines senior vice president Renato Sunico (right) explains to DENR Secretary Joselito Atienza (center) the company's safety and environmental programs during the 54th Annual National Mines Safety and Environment Conference in Baguio City. Atienza gave the 'Safest Cement Plant' award to Republic Cement Batangas, a Lafarge associated plant.