Dangote Cement Plc has announced an ambitious sustainability roadmap that will see the company reduce its net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions intensity by 20 percent while increasing its installed production capacity to 80 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) by 2030. The plan, unveiled during the company’s 17th Annual General Meeting in Lagos, signals a major step in Dangote Cement’s drive to combine industrial growth with environmental responsibility across Africa.
Speaking at the event, Chairman of Dangote Cement, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, said sustainability has become more than a regulatory requirement for the company, evolving into a key pillar of its long-term business strategy. As part of its decarbonisation agenda, the company plans to transition its fleet trucks in Nigeria to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by 2027, excluding the Gboko plant, while electric trucks are expected to be introduced from 2026. The company is also strengthening its export capacity through expanded port infrastructure in Apapa, Onne, and Lekki, alongside plans to establish new operational footprints in Botswana and Zimbabwe.
Dangote Cement’s sustainability scorecard also highlighted significant investments in people and communities. The company created 625 direct green jobs across its operations and increased social investment spending by 56 percent. In addition, graduate trainee recruitment rose by 74 percent, reflecting its commitment to developing African talent. To further support workforce growth and inclusion, the company invested N2.1 billion in employee training and development, reinforcing its ambition to remain one of the continent’s most attractive employers.
On environmental performance, the cement manufacturer reported measurable progress in reducing its ecological footprint. The company achieved a 6.5 percent reduction in CO₂ emissions intensity from its 2021 baseline, while energy intensity fell by 1.7 percent and overall energy consumption dropped by 4 percent. Water consumption was also reduced by 8 percent. Through its DangCircular initiative, Dangote Cement co-processed more than 437,000 tonnes of waste as alternative fuel, reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels and promoting circular economy practices across its operations.
The company also strengthened its governance and ESG framework by introducing new policies covering artificial intelligence risk management, biodiversity protection, and disability inclusion. Nearly 300 local vendors were integrated into its ESG-focused supply chain programme. According to Ikazoboh, sustainability governance has matured significantly within the organisation over the past decade, with climate risk oversight, executive accountability, and ESG performance management now embedded in strategic decision-making. As Dangote Cement pushes toward its Vision 2030 goals, the company believes sustainability will remain central to driving growth, resilience, and long-term value creation across Africa’s industrial landscape.
source: Leadership