Bruno Pescheux insisted on secrecy within Lafarge's Syrian operations; the company paid millions to IS to keep its cement factory functional amidst the civil war.
Internal communications revealed that Lafarge's executives—including Pescheux—were fully aware of their collaboration with IS, demonstrating a disturbing level of corporate complicity.
Payments to IS allowed Lafarge to maintain operations in Syria while avoiding external scrutiny, highlighting the ethical compromises made during wartime business practices.
The US Justice Department's criminal charges against Lafarge underscored the gravity of their actions, revealing the extent of corporate accountability.
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