Lafarge has added its name to the list of companies supporting the city of Paris’ bid to host the 2012 summer Olympic games.

Lafarge plans to invest Euro1.5m in the project by July, when the IOC is due to make its decision. 

Lafarge management commented that the Olympics mark a time to promote durable, environmentally friendly construction. A further 13 large French companies have already given their backing to the capital city’s bid.