Dangote Cement aims to reduce emissions by 20% and reach a production capacity of 80 million tonnes by 2030

Dangote Cement Plc has unveiled an ambitious sustainability roadmap, announcing plans to reduce its carbon emissions by 20% and expand its installed production capacity to 80 million tonnes per year by 2030 as part of efforts to strengthen its position as Africa’s leading cement producer.

The company disclosed the objectives at its 17th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos, where it presented its 2025 Sustainability Scorecard to shareholders and stakeholders.

Dangote Cement Plc Chairman Emmanuel Ikazoboh said sustainability has evolved from a regulatory requirement to a core business strategy that drives the company’s long-term growth, resilience and competitiveness across Africa.

According to him, the roadmap is in line with Dangote Industries Limited’s Vision 2030, which seeks to combine industrial expansion with environmental responsibility, social development and sound corporate governance.

As part of its decarbonization strategy, Ikazoboh said the company has approved plans in 2024 to reduce net carbon dioxide emissions intensity by 20%, while accelerating the adoption of cleaner transportation.

He revealed that by 2027, all Dangote Cement trucks operating in Nigeria, except those serving the Gboko plant, will run on compressed natural gas, while electric trucks will begin operations from 2026.

The company also announced plans to expand export infrastructure across the ports of Apapa, Onne and Lekki to strengthen its position as Africa’s leading cement exporter.

It said the expansion program would include new production facilities in Botswana and Zimbabwe as part of its bid to increase installed capacity to 80 million tonnes per year by the end of the decade.

Regarding environmental performance, Dangote Cement reported a 6.5% reduction in carbon emission intensity compared to the 2021 baseline.

The company also saw a 1.7% improvement in energy efficiency, a 4% decrease in total energy consumption and an 8% reduction in water consumption.

The improvements were attributed to the increased use of alternative fuels, energy efficiency initiatives and efforts to reduce clinker content in cement production.

The company revealed that it has co-processed over 437,000 tonnes of waste as an alternative fuel, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting circular economy practices.

As part of its biodiversity initiatives, Dangote Cement has launched its “Tree-to-Forest Programme” across all operational locations.

The initiative aims to restore 200 hectares of land in each country in which the company operates over the next five years through the planting of approximately 700 trees per hectare.

Regarding human capital development, the company said it created 625 direct green jobs across its operations and increased social investment spending by 56%.

Recruitment of graduate trainees also increased by 74%, while the company invested ₦2.1 billion in employee training and development to strengthen workforce capacity.

In the governance space, Dangote Cement said it has strengthened its environmental, social and governance framework through the adoption of an AI risk management policy, a biodiversity policy and a disability inclusion policy.

It has also integrated 297 local suppliers into its ESG-focused supply chain program.

Ikazoboh said sustainability governance has become firmly entrenched in the company’s operations through systems of executive accountability, climate risk oversight and ESG performance management.

He noted that Dangote Cement has improved its international sustainability ratings, achieving a “B” rating in climate and water safety disclosures from the Carbon Disclosure Project, while also committing to voluntary adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards Sustainability Standards ahead of regulatory requirements.

According to him, sustainability remains central to the company’s Vision 2030 strategy.

“As we build Africa’s largest and most sustainable cement business, we are creating a platform for long-term growth, resilience and shareholder value.

“Our sustainability strategy is not separate from our business strategy – it is the foundation on which we will deliver Vision 2030,” Ikazoboh said.

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