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Dangote

Dangote Industries Limited, headquartered in Nigeria (NG), is a leading conglomerate renowned for its diverse operations across various sectors, primarily cement, sugar, and flour production. Founded in 1981 by Aliko Dangote, the company has achieved significant milestones, including becoming Africa's largest cement producer, with operations spanning multiple countries in West and East Africa. The company's flagship product, Dangote Cement, is distinguished by its high quality and innovative production techniques, setting industry standards. In addition to cement, Dangote is a major player in the sugar and flour markets, contributing to food security in the region. With a strong market position and a commitment to sustainable practices, Dangote Industries continues to drive economic growth and development across Africa.

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15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Cement Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

12

Industry Benchmark

Dangote's score of 15 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dangote's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Dangote Cement reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 17,700,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were about 17,400,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set an ambitious target to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2060, focusing on all scopes of emissions, including Scope 1 and Scope 2. This commitment includes ongoing efforts towards carbon offsets to mitigate emissions that cannot be avoided. For 2022, Dangote's Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 17,700,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from various regions, including Nigeria, which accounted for about 5,270,359,000 kg CO2e. The company has also disclosed its CO2 emission intensity, reporting a net CO2 per tonne of cementitious material at 570 kg for 2024. Dangote's long-term climate strategy reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint while addressing the challenges of the cement industry, which is known for high emissions. The company's focus on sustainability and carbon neutrality aligns with global climate goals, positioning it as a leader in the sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dangote's primary industry is Cement, lime and plaster, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Dangote is in NG, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Dangote is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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