Protecting
Our Planet
Dangote Group manages its environmental footprint through certified Environmental Management Systems, carbon reduction programmes and biodiversity commitments across all industrial operations in 17 countries.
Carbon Reduction
Programme
Dangote Group is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3 in alignment with the Paris Agreement. Our cement operations — the Group's largest emitting sector — are transitioning to alternative fuels and clinker-factor reduction to achieve a 30% emissions intensity improvement by 2030.
The Dangote Refinery, designed to IFC Performance Standards, incorporates sulphur recovery units, flare gas minimisation systems and energy efficiency measures that reduce emissions compared to the regional petroleum supply it displaces.
The Dangote Fertiliser plant produces urea using natural gas — a lower-carbon feedstock than coal-based alternatives — and is evaluating green hydrogen pathways for long-term decarbonisation.
Water Stewardship
Closed-loop Systems
Cement plants operate closed-loop cooling water circuits to eliminate freshwater discharge and recover process water for reuse in grinding operations.
Wastewater Treatment
Industrial effluent at refinery and fertiliser facilities is treated to Nigeria's DPR standards and FEPA guidelines before any controlled discharge.
Water-scarce Operations
Facilities in water-stressed basins (Northern Nigeria, Ethiopia, Senegal) have site-specific water management plans reviewed annually against rainfall data.
Consumption Monitoring
Real-time metering at all major extraction points; monthly water intensity ratios (m³ per tonne of product) reported to Group HSSE.
Community Impact
Water sourcing agreements include provisions to avoid competing with local communities; infrastructure investment in communal water access near major plants.
2030 Water Target
Reduce absolute water consumption intensity by 40% versus 2020 baseline; achieve water-neutral status at two flagship facilities by 2028.
Waste Minimisation
Used tyres, spent solvents and industrial waste co-processed as alternative fuels in cement kilns — diverting material from landfill while displacing fossil fuels.
Coal combustion residues from power generation incorporated into blended cement products, reducing both waste disposal and clinker production requirements.
Dangote Packaging's polypropylene recovery programme recycles post-industrial offcuts back into the production process, targeting 95% material efficiency.
Project and maintenance waste at all Group facilities managed under site waste management plans with contractor-binding zero-landfill targets for hazardous materials.
Flour mills and sugar operations donate off-spec product to partner food banks and livestock feed manufacturers, achieving near-zero food waste.
Group-wide e-waste and battery collection programme with certified recyclers in Nigeria, reducing informal disposal of IT equipment and industrial batteries.
Biodiversity
Commitments
All new Dangote Group projects undergo Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) that include biodiversity baseline surveys, habitat impact assessments and mitigation hierarchy analysis — aligned with IFC Performance Standard 6 and the Mitigation Hierarchy (avoid → minimise → restore → offset).
The Group has adopted a "No Net Loss" biodiversity policy for all developments in Biodiversity Significant Areas, with site-level biodiversity management plans for existing operations adjacent to protected areas or critical habitats.
Environmental Targets
| Target | 2030 Goal | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Reduce CO2 Emissions Intensity | 0.60 |
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| Renewable Energy Mix in Operations | 30% |
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| Water Recycling Rate | 80% |
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