Dangote Cement Plc has achieved a “B” score in climate change and water security disclosures released by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
This is contained in a statement by the Managing Director and Chief Executive, Dangote Cement, Mr Arvind Pathak, on Monday in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that CDP is the world’s largest, most comprehensive dataset on environmental action which empowers investors, companies, cities, and national and regional governments to make earth-positive decisions.
Pathak said Dangote Cement’s score on water security which was C was upgraded to B.
He added that the company’s commitment to supporting a climate resilient future was demonstrated in its climate change score of B in 2024.
Pathak described the upgraded rating as a testament to Dangote Cement’s commitment to transparency, governance, and measurable actions towards sustainability.
“The company has been disclosing its environmental practices annually through the CDP since 2018.
“We are proud to lead in Africa as one of few businesses to disclose through CDP.
“Our 2024 score is an outcome of ongoing efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, accelerate climate action, and promote sustainability across our business and its value chain,” he said.
The Head, Sustainability, Dangote Cement, Dr Igazeuma Okoroba, expressed gratitude to all stakeholders who aligned with the Group’s Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy.
“This year’s results are evidence that our contribution to create a world where people, planet, and profit are truly balanced is paying off.
“Dangote Cement Plc, sub-Saharan Africa’s largest cement producer, operates in 10 African countries and is committed to decarbonisation.
“The company aims to meet its decarbonization targets through energy efficiency measures, adoption of supplementary cement materials, carbon offsets, and other sustainable practices,” Igazeuma said. (NAN)
