Dangote Cement Targets 20% Emissions Cut in Sustainability Drive

Dangote Cement Plc is intensifying its sustainability efforts, targeting a 20% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions intensity by 2025. The company has integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its core business strategy, aiming to become Africa's most sustainable cement manufacturer. This commitment aligns with Dangote Industries Limited's Vision 2030.

As part of its decarbonization agenda, the company approved plans to further cut net CO₂ emissions intensity. It is accelerating the shift to cleaner transportation, with a goal for all fleet trucks in Nigeria, except at the Gboko plant, to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by 2027. Electric trucks are slated for introduction in 2026.

The cement giant is also bolstering its position as Africa's leading exporter by expanding port infrastructure and pursuing capacity expansion programs. These initiatives aim to increase installed production capacity to 80 million tonnes per annum by 2030, with new operations planned in Botswana and Zimbabwe. The company reported a 6.5% reduction in CO₂ emissions intensity from its 2021 baseline, alongside improvements in energy and water efficiency.

In governance, Dangote Cement has enhanced its ESG risk management framework by adopting an Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Policy and a Biodiversity, Disability Inclusion policy. It has also integrated 297 local vendors into its ESG-focused supply chain program. Chairman Emmanuel Ikazoboh noted the significant maturation of sustainability governance over the past decade.

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By 2027, all fleet trucks operating in Nigeria, except at the Gboko plant, will run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), with electric trucks scheduled for introduction in 2026.