- Currency depreciation across Sub-Saharan Africa (especially the Naira devaluation).
- Sales volume loss from the core retail segment due to inflation.
- Production volume constraints due to FX paucity.
- Fuel security challenges for transport and plant operations.
- Loss of value of investment proceeds from repatriation delays.
- Threat to FX earnings from supply constraints to export markets.
- Plant and mines reliability impacting production output.
- Vulnerability of IT systems to cyber-attacks.
Dangote Cement Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Dangote Cement Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 17.4 million metric tonnes CO2 (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 17.4 million metric tonnes CO2; Scope 2: 0.6 million metric tonnes CO2. 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
17.4 million metric tonnes CO2 (Scope 1)
2023
Water Usage
6.0 million m3
2023
Waste
9.9K tonnes (non-hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
101.5K TJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 17.4 million metric tonnes CO2 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.6 million metric tonnes CO2 |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.4 million metric tonnes CO2 (Scope 1) |
| 2018 | 16.4MT (tCO2e/year) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Commissioned 10 alternative fuel projects across operations.
- Commissioned CNG station in Tanzania.
- Phased transition from diesel power trucks to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
- 455,754 tonnes of waste co-processed (184% increase).
- Thermal substitution rate estimated at 9.7% (vs. 4.3% in 2022), reaching 11.0% in December 2023.
- Reduced up to 13kg CO2/tonne cem in Scope 1 emissions
- 4.8% reduction in water consumption
- 1.89 tonnes of waste recycled in DangCircular initiative.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 25% Thermal Substitution rate by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 40% thermal substitution rate by 2030.
- Plant at least 50,000 trees by 2030 (Tanzania).
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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