- Slowdown in the second half of 2022 due to pre-election activities, gas supply shortages, and flooding.
- High energy consumption due to low clinker output and gas fluctuations.
- Unsustainable waste management practices drawing scrutiny from regulators.
Lafarge Africa Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Lafarge Africa Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 588kg CO2/t. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
588kg CO2/t
2022
Renewable Energy
13.4%
of total energy
Water Usage
283L/t cement, 191L/m3 ready-mix
2022
Waste
123.3K tons
2022
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 588kg CO2/t |
| 2020 | 583 kg CO2e/tonne of cementitious material |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 footprint by 3.76% in 2022 due to a 37% increase in waste co-processed in cement kilns.
- Improved Thermal Substitution Rate (TSR) by 44% compared to 2021, reaching a global TSR of 13.5%.
- Reduced coal usage by 33% compared to 2021.
- Reduced specific water consumption by 5.6% to 236 liters/ton of clinker produced.
- Planted over 10,700 indigenous trees on 25 hectares of land.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve a solid fuel substitution rate of 92% in 2023.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate and EnergyCircular EconomyNaturePeople