The Cement Industry Federation launched the 2007 Sustainability Report and announced the 2007 Sustainability Awards on the 13th September 2007.

The report builds on previous environment and sustainability reports produced by the CIF and the report frame work is aligned with the international Cement Sustainability Initiative and covers six key sustainability issues:

• Reporting and communication
• Local impacts
• Employee health and safety
• Emissions monitoring and reporting
• Responsible use of fuels and raw materials
• Climate protection.

The Awards are made in the above mentioned categories and the CIF received over 25 applications across all categories.