Dangote Cement targets 20% emissions cut, expands capacity to 80mtpa

Dangote Cement Plc is setting ambitious sustainability targets, aiming for a 20% reduction in net carbon dioxide emissions intensity and a significant expansion of its production capacity to 80 million tonnes per annum by 2030. These goals are part of its strategy to become Africa's most sustainable and globally competitive cement producer.

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sustainability has become a core business strategy driving growth, competitiveness and long-term value creation across its African operations.

At the company's 17th Annual General Meeting in Lagos, Chairman Emmanuel Ikazoboh presented the 2025 Sustainability Scorecard, highlighting that sustainability is now a core business strategy driving growth and long-term value. A key initiative includes a new decarbonisation roadmap, which involves converting virtually the entire Nigerian truck fleet to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by 2027, with electric trucks to be introduced starting in 2026. The company is also expanding its port infrastructure at Apapa, Onne, and Lekki to boost export capacity and pursuing investments for new operations in Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Dangote Cement has already made progress in environmental performance, reducing CO2 emissions intensity by 6.5% from its 2021 baseline. The company has also cut energy intensity by 1.7%, lowered overall energy consumption by 4%, and reduced water usage by 8%. These improvements stem from increased deployment of alternative fuels, energy-efficient technologies, and reduced clinker production. Notably, the company co-processed over 437,000 tonnes of waste as alternative fuel, enhancing resource efficiency and decreasing reliance on fossil fuels.

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Dangote Cement has reduced CO2 emissions intensity by 6.5 per cent from its 2021 baseline, cut energy intensity by 1.7 per cent, lowered overall energy consumption by four per cent and reduced water use by eight per cent.

Beyond environmental efforts, Dangote Cement is investing in its workforce and social impact. The company created 625 direct green jobs, increased social investment spending by 56%, raised graduate trainee recruitment by 74%, and invested N2.1 billion in employee training. It has also strengthened its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework by implementing new policies on Artificial Intelligence Risk Management, Biodiversity, and Disability Inclusion. Integrating 297 local vendors into its ESG-focused supply chain program further solidifies its commitment to sustainable growth and supporting Africa's low-carbon industrial transition.

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the company also co-processed over 437,000 tonnes of waste as alternative fuel, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and improving resource efficiency.