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Dangote Cement Targets 20 Per Cent Emissions Cut, 80m TPA Capacity by 2030
By David Torough, Abuja
Dangote Cement Plc has unveiled a robust sustainability scorecard that underscores its commitment to responsible growth, as the company positions environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles as being the heart of its drive towards becoming Africa’s most sustainable and globally competitive cement manufacturer
The Company, before its shareholders and other stakeholders reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable industrialization, while outlining sustainability strategies that align with the broader Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) Vision 2030.
Presenting the company’s 2025 Sustainability scorecard at its 17th Annual General Meeting in Lagos, Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh highlighted how sustainability has evolved in the Company from a compliance requirement into a core business strategy that supports growth, resilience and long-term value creation across Africa.
As part of its decarbonization agenda, the company in 2024 approved plans to further reduce net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions intensity by 20 per cent, while accelerating the transition to cleaner transportation. “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” he stated.
The Cement giant also announced plans to strengthen its position as Africa’s leading cement exporter through expanded port infrastructure at Apapa, Onne and Lekki, while pursuing capacity expansion programmes that will increase installed production capacity to 80 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) by 2030, including new footprints in Botswana and Zimbabwe. These initiatives support Dangote Group’s Vision 2030 ambition of building a globally competitive industrial powerhouse rooted in sustainability and innovation.
On its People-centred growth sustainability drive, Dangote Cement reported significant progress in human capital development and social impact, creating 625 direct green jobs across its operations while increasing social investment spending by 56 per cent. Graduate trainee recruitment also rose by 74 per cent, underscoring the company’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of African industrial talent.
Supporting this commitment, the company invested ₦2.1 billion in employee training and development, reinforcing its ambition to become the employer of choice across its operating countries by fostering a high-performance and inclusive workplace culture.
On Climate action, the company reported measurable progress in reducing its environmental footprint, achieving a 6.5 per cent reduction in CO₂ emissions intensity from its 2021 baseline. Energy efficiency also improved, with energy intensity reduced by 1.7 per cent and overall energy consumption declining by 4 per cent. Water consumption fell by 8 per cent during the period under review.
These environmental achievements build on Dangote Cement’s decarbonisation strategies such as the use of alternative fuels, energy efficiency and reduction in clinker factor which integrates climate objectives into long-term capital investment decisions and positions the company among Africa’s leading industrial players in the transition towards a low-carbon economy.
In the governance space, Dangote Cement enhanced its ESG risk management framework through the onboarding of an Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Policy, Biodiversity, Disability Inclusion policy and the integration of 297 local vendors into its ESG-focused supply chain programme.
Amid excitement from the shareholders, the company boss noted that sustainability governance has matured significantly over the past decade, with executive accountability mechanisms, climate risk oversight and ESG performance management now firmly embedded within operational and strategic decision-making processes.
He also spoke on circular economy and biodiversity during which he highlighted major achievements in resource stewardship and environmental conservation. Accrding to hm, Dangote Cement has intensified the expansion of its DangCircular initiative, which promotes waste reduction, recycling and circular economy practices across its operations. “The company co-processed more than 437,000 tonnes of waste as alternative fuel, reducing dependence on conventional fossil fuels while improving resource efficiency.”
In a major biodiversity initiative, during the 2025 financial year the Company launched the Dangote Tree-to-Forest Programme across all operational locations. The programme aims to afforest 200 hectares of land in each country of operation over five years through the planting of 700 trees per hectare, reinforcing efforts to restore ecosystems and strengthen climate resilience through carbon sequestration.
Reflecting on the company’s sustainability evolution, Dangote Cement traced its journey to 2017 when it established the Dangote Seven Sustainability Pillars and began reporting in line with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards.
Since then, the company has introduced sustainability champion’s programmes, executive ESG accountability systems, climate disclosure frameworks, alternative fuel projects, biodiversity restoration initiatives and enterprise-wide sustainability policies that have progressively integrated ESG considerations into every aspect of the business.
The company’s climate governance efforts have also resulted in improved ESG ratings with internationally recognised disclosure bodies such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Currently the company has scored a B in climate and water security disclosures. The company has also committed to voluntary adoption of the IFRS Sustainability Standards before it becomes mandatory.
Dangote Cement management declared sustainability as the Engine of Vision 2030 pointing out that its sustainability roadmap is a critical enabler of Dangote Industries Limited’s Vision 2030 and serves as the mechanism through which industrial expansion is aligned with environmental stewardship, social progress and corporate resilience.
According to the company, sustainability creates strategic value by ensuring workforce development keeps pace with industrial growth, climate objectives guide investment decisions, governance strengthens enterprise resilience, and natural capital protection supports long-term business continuity.
“Growth with embedded sustainability creates enduring industrial leadership,” the company noted, stressing that its roadmap operationalizes Vision 2030 by translating ambition into practical priorities across people, climate, systems and nature.
Africa’s leading Cement manufacturer said it remains committed to leading positive change by combining industrial expansion with responsible business practices, reinforcing its position as a key driver of Africa’s infrastructure development, economic transformation and environmental stewardship.
As Dangote Cement accelerates its transition toward a low-carbon, technology-driven and export-led business model, the company said it remains well-positioned to deliver sustainable long-term value for shareholders.
Ikazoboh said “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 upon which we will achieve Vision 2030. We invite investors to join us as we expand our footprint, deepen our export leadership, and shape the future of sustainable industrialisation across
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Abuja Zonal Command, has launched Operation Sauka Lafiya, a special enforcement and public safety initiative aimed at improving road safety, strengthening traffic law enforcement, and protecting the lives and property of road users across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Niger State.
Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Zonal Commanding Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Comfort Asom, said the operation was introduced in response to the increasing volume of traffic and the persistent traffic violations contributing to road crashes, fatalities, and congestion in the FCT and surrounding areas.
She reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to its statutory mandate of ensuring safer roads through effective patrol operations, strategic enforcement, public education, and prompt emergency response. According to her, the operation is designed to reduce road traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries while ensuring the free flow of traffic on major highways and urban roads.
Asom said the initiative would intensify enforcement against traffic offences, including speed violations, mixed loading, route violations, driving without a valid licence, and other dangerous driving practices. She explained that Operation Sauka Lafiya would focus on intelligence-driven enforcement, enhanced highway patrols, speed management operations, and strict compliance with road traffic regulations.
She noted that dangerous driving behaviours remain among the leading causes of fatal crashes and urged motorists to obey traffic laws, avoid excessive speed, desist from mixed loading and route violations, and cooperate with FRSC personnel carrying out their lawful duties.
The Zonal Commanding Officer also appealed to transport operators, commercial drivers, fleet managers, and the general public to support the initiative by promoting responsible road use and reporting reckless driving.
She reaffirmed the Corps’ determination to create a safer road environment through sustained enforcement, public enlightenment, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, stressing that road safety remains a shared responsibility.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Abuja Zonal Command, has launched Operation Sauka Lafiya, a special enforcement and public safety initiative aimed at improving road safety, strengthening traffic law enforcement, and safeguarding the lives and property of all road users in the federal capital territory and Niger state.
The Commanding Officer in charge of the Zone, Assistant Corps Marshal , Comfort Asom who stated this at the launch in Abuja said the operation was introduced in response to the increasing volume of traffic and the persistent violations that continue to contribute to road crashes, fatalities, and traffic congestion across the Federal Capital Territory and surrounding areas.
According to the Commander, the FRSC remains committed to its statutory mandate of ensuring safer roads through effective patrol operations, strategic enforcement, public education, and prompt emergency response.
According to the Zonal Commanding Officer , the operation is designed to achieve reduction in road traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries and ensuring free flow of traffic across major highways and urban roads.
“Intensify enforcement against traffic violations, including speed violations, mixed loading, route violations, driving without a valid licence, and other dangerous driving practises.”
Mrs Asom explained that Operation Sauka Lafiya would focus on intelligence-driven enforcement, enhanced highway patrols, speed management operations, and strict compliance with road traffic regulations.
“Dangerous driving behaviours remain one of the leading causes of fatal crashes and urged motorists to obey traffic laws, avoid excessive speed, desist from mixed loading and route violations, and cooperate with FRSC personnel carrying out their lawful duties.”
She however appealed to transport operators, commercial drivers, fleet managers, and the general public to support the initiative by promoting responsible road use and reporting reckless driving.
The Zonal Commanding Officer reaffirmed the Corps determination to create a safer road environment through sustained enforcement, public enlightenment, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, emphasising that road safety is a shared responsibility.
Kayode Oyedare, Edited By Grace Namiji
From Sylvia Udegbunam, Enugu
The Enugu State Government will on Tuesday distribute farm inputs to 63,000 smallholder farmers across the state to boost agricultural production this farming season.
The government also approved the employment of 4,698 additional teachers for its Smart Green Schools, while also directing the activation of all its isolation centres following the outbreak of the Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and parts of Uganda, saying it did not want to be caught unawares.
These were made known to Government House correspondents after a meeting of the State Executive Council in Enugu at the weekend.
Briefing newsmen, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr. Malachy Agbo; Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, Dr. Patrick Ubru; Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah; and Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, said the Mbah Administration would continue to deliver optimal governance even during the campaign period, insisting that it has a mandate and vision to deliver.
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation said, “Last year, about 40,000 farmers benefited. This year, it is even bigger and better, as the state has now approved for 63,000 farmers to receive free agricultural inputs as intervention, ranging from fertilisers to agrochemicals, free rice seeds, free maize seeds, and free pepper and tomato seeds.
“It is targeted at reducing the cost of agricultural production and ensuring that our smallholder farmers increase their income and improve their livelihoods.
“The Exco also directed that the beneficiaries of these farm inputs must be duly registered smallholder farmers who are identifiable, whose farms are captured, and can be monitored.
“So, on Tuesday, 21st July, the governor will flag off the distribution of farm inputs. Thereafter, the 260 wards will receive theirs under strict monitoring to ensure that only those identifiable as farmers benefit from the scheme to better their lives,” Ubru explained.
On his part, Prof. Mbah said the additional 4,698 teachers were to ensure that the standard for the 267 Smart Green Schools, as modelled at the Owo Campus, is fully and uniformly achieved across the state.
“Enugu State Government has further expanded and intensified its efforts to completely equip and operationalise the Centre for Experiential Learning and Innovation (CELI), which is situated within the Enugu State College of Education (Technical).
“This is a guaranteed strategy to institutionalise and ensure the sustainability of the Enugu education project, especially as it relates to the Smart Green Schools.
“This is a way to ensure that no teacher is left behind. It is also to ensure that every teacher in our Smart Green Schools passes through a thorough training programme at the centre and that they can effectively implement the type of education where our children acquire skills, not only memorise.
“CELI is also a way to support our young Enugu people who have talents, innovative skills, or who have come up with patentable ideas and solutions so that they get support to commercialise them,” Ndubueze stated.
The Commissioner for Health told newsmen that the state was taking proactive steps following the outbreak of Ebola in East Africa.
“Because countries are now regarded as a global village and considering the fact that Enugu is now a gateway state receiving direct international flights, the state government has now directed that all the isolation centres established during the time of COVID-19 should be immediately reactivated and made ready for service so that we will not have a situation we did not prepare for. This is a proactive measure for a better state of response,” he said.
He added that Exco also discussed and approved that all the expansion works going on in the state hospitals should be expedited and completed before the end of the year.
“For example, the new high-rise buildings at the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital Park Lane, the teaching hospital at the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) at Igbo-Eno, among others, are now to receive extra attention, while the Enugu International Hospital will be commissioned in a matter of a few weeks,” he concluded.
Also at the press briefing were the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dame Ugochi Madueke, and her Works and Infrastructure counterpart, Engr. Ben Osy Okoh.
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