Zero Harm.
Every Day.
Dangote Group's HSSE Policy is the cornerstone of our licence to operate — a binding commitment to protect the health and safety of every person who works with us and to safeguard the communities and environments in which we operate.
"Dangote Group is committed to conducting all its operations with zero harm to people, the environment and the communities in which we operate. We believe that all injuries, occupational illnesses, security incidents and environmental damage are preventable. There is no task so important that it cannot be done safely."
HSSE Policy Principles
Zero Harm Vision
We operate with the fundamental belief that every accident is preventable. Our Zero Harm vision sets the expectation that nobody working on our behalf should be injured, become ill or be involved in a security incident.
Leadership Accountability
HSSE performance is a leadership responsibility. Every manager and supervisor is personally accountable for HSSE in their area of control. HSSE KPIs are linked to executive and management remuneration.
Stop Work Authority
Every employee and contractor has the authority — and the duty — to stop any work they believe is unsafe, without fear of reprisal. Stop Work Authority (SWA) is non-negotiable at all Dangote Group operations.
Risk Management
We identify, assess and control all HSSE risks before work begins. Formal hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) is mandatory for all operational tasks, maintenance activities and new projects.
Legal Compliance
Dangote Group meets or exceeds all applicable HSSE legislation in every jurisdiction of operation. Where local law is less stringent than Group standards, Group standards apply.
Continual Improvement
We set annual HSSE performance targets, measure progress against leading and lagging indicators, and systematically investigate all incidents to eliminate root causes and share lessons across the Group.
Contractor Management
Our HSSE standards apply equally to all contractors and subcontractors. We pre-qualify, induct, supervise and performance-manage all third parties who work on our sites.
Stakeholder Engagement
We engage openly with regulators, host communities, workers and civil society on HSSE matters. We publish our performance data annually and respond promptly to complaints and concerns.
Emergency Preparedness
All facilities maintain tested emergency response plans, trained emergency response teams and mutual-aid agreements with neighbours and public emergency services.
Management Standards
Group-wide occupational health and safety management system. Certified at all major manufacturing facilities. Annual surveillance audits by accredited certification bodies.
Environmental management system covering aspects, impacts, legal compliance and continual improvement. Target: all facilities certified by 2027.
Energy management system covering energy consumption, intensity targets and efficiency projects. Implemented at cement, refinery and fertiliser operations.
Anti-bribery management system covering procurement, contracting and public official interactions. Certified at Group corporate level and major subsidiaries.
Legacy certification progressively replaced by ISO 45001 across all facilities. Transition completed at all certified sites by end 2023.
Dangote Refinery and fertiliser project built to IFC PS1–PS8, enabling DFI financing and alignment with Equator Principles for project-financed infrastructure.
Group sustainability programmes mapped to SDG 3 (Health), 8 (Work), 9 (Industry), 11 (Communities), 12 (Consumption), 13 (Climate) and 17 (Partnerships).
Annual sustainability report prepared in accordance with GRI Standards (Core option). Independent limited assurance on key performance indicators from FY 2024.
HSSE Key
Performance Indicators
Dangote Group measures HSSE performance through a balanced scorecard of leading indicators (proactive safety activities) and lagging indicators (incident outcomes). Both categories are reported monthly to Group HSSE leadership and quarterly to the Board Safety Committee.
HSSE
Governance Structure
Board-level oversight of Group HSSE strategy, major incidents and performance against targets. Quarterly meetings; chaired by independent Non-Executive Director.
Executive accountability for Group-wide HSSE policy, standards and performance. Reports to Group CEO. Member of Group Executive Committee.
Operational HSSE leadership for each major business (Cement, Refinery, Fertiliser, etc.). Maintain site management systems and lead local teams.
Day-to-day HSSE management at individual facilities. Supported by HSSE advisors and specialists in process safety, environment and industrial hygiene.
Direct HSSE accountability sits with line managers and supervisors. HSSE performance forms part of all management performance contracts.
Joint Management-Worker HSSE Committees at all major facilities. Worker representatives with protected right to raise concerns and conduct inspections.
Life-Saving Rules
Dangote Group's 10 Life-Saving Rules define absolute requirements for activities that carry the highest fatality risk. Violation of any Life-Saving Rule is grounds for immediate dismissal and contractor removal from site.
Always use authorised fall protection when working above 1.8m.
Always verify energy isolation (LOTO) before working on equipment.
Always obtain a permit and atmospheric test before entering a confined space.
Never stand under a suspended load. Operate cranes only with a permit.
Always wear a seatbelt. Never use a mobile phone while driving.
Zero tolerance. Never work under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Always obtain a hot work permit. Verify no flammable atmospheres.
Never bypass or defeat safety devices, alarms or emergency shutdowns.
Always secure tools and materials when working at height or on elevated structures.
Never stand in the line of fire of pressurised systems, suspended loads or moving equipment.
Download HSSE Policy Documents
The full Dangote Group HSSE Policy, Life-Saving Rules booklet and Group HSSE Standards are available in our Investor Relations document library.
View Document LibraryReport a Safety Concern
Safety concerns, near-misses or environmental incidents can be reported confidentially to our Group HSSE team or via the independent Speak Up ethics and safety hotline available 24/7 in English, French, Hausa and Swahili.
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