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Dangote Cement Plc has unveiled an ambitious sustainability plan aimed at cutting its net carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions intensity by 20% and increasing its installed production capacity to 80 million tonnes per year (MTPA) by 2030.

Introduced during the company’s 17th Annual General Meeting – AGM in Lagos, the initiatives correspond to Dangote Industries Limited’s broader Vision 2030. Chairman Emmanuel Ikazoboh shared the company’s 2025 Sustainability Scorecard, highlighting that sustainability has evolved from a simple regulatory requirement into a central business approach designed to foster strong growth and lasting value development throughout Africa.

A key component of the company’s plan to reduce carbon emissions focuses on transitioning to cleaner transportation and alternative energy sources. By 2027, all fleet trucks in Nigeria, except those at the Gboko plant, will be powered by Compressed Natural Gas – CNG, following the planned introduction of electric trucks in 2026. Additionally, the cement producer has effectively implemented circular economy principles through its “DangCircular” program, utilizing over 437,000 tonnes of waste as an alternative fuel source to decrease dependence on conventional fossil fuels. These changes have already resulted in a 6.5% drop in CO_2 emissions intensity compared to the company’s 2021 base level.

At the same time, Dangote Cement is rapidly expanding its facilities to strengthen its status as Africa’s leading cement exporter. The company is enhancing its port infrastructure at major Nigerian locations such as Apapa, Onne, and Lekki, and is also getting ready to launch new manufacturing operations in Botswana and Zimbabwe to achieve its 80 million MTPA capacity goal by 2030.

In addition to these logistical developments, the group achieved notable environmental efficiency improvements throughout the review period, such as a 1.7% enhancement in energy intensity, a 4% decrease in total energy use, and an 8% drop in water consumption.

In terms of social and human capital, the manufacturer allocated N2.1 billion towards employee training and development, aiming to create an inclusive and high-performing work environment. These initiatives effectively created 625 direct green jobs and increased social investment expenditure by 56%.

Furthermore, the number of graduate trainees increased by 74% to develop the upcoming wave of African industrial experts. In addition to this focus on human development, the company introduced the “Dangote Tree-to-Forest Programme” for the 2025 fiscal year, an environmental project designed to plant 700 trees per hectare across 200 hectares in each country where it operates over the next five years, with the goal of enhancing carbon capture.

Regarding corporate governance, Dangote Cement has notably advanced its executive responsibility and climate risk management. The company recently enhanced its environmental, social, and governance – ESG framework by implementing an Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Policy, along with specific Biodiversity and Disability Inclusion policies, while incorporating 297 local suppliers into its eco-friendly supply chain.

These enhancements in structure have granted the company an international ‘B’ rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project – CDP, recognizing its efforts in climate and water security reporting. Looking ahead, the company has committed to voluntarily implement the IFRS Sustainability Standards long before legal requirements, placing it at the forefront of sustainable industrial development throughout the region.