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Dangote Cement Achieves Improved CDP Scores in Climate Change and Water Security
Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) has attained a significant milestone in its sustainability journey, earning a ‘B’ score in both climate change and water security disclosures, as revealed in the recently released 2024 CDP results. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices.
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is the world’s most extensive and comprehensive dataset on environmental action, providing a globally recognized framework for investors, companies, and governments to make informed, sustainability-focused decisions. Since 2018, Dangote Cement has voluntarily disclosed its environmental practices through CDP, reinforcing its dedication to corporate transparency and environmental stewardship.
CDP assesses corporate environmental performance based on three critical areas: Climate Change, Water Security, and Forests. The organization assigns scores ranging from A to D, evaluating companies on transparency, governance, and measurable actions toward sustainability.
In the latest assessment, Dangote Cement’s water security score was upgraded from ‘C’ to ‘B’, reflecting the company’s enhanced strategies in water management and conservation. This improvement demonstrates DCP’s increasing efforts to adopt sustainable water usage policies, reduce water waste, and implement conservation programs across its operations.
Similarly, the company’s commitment to climate resilience was reinforced through its ‘B’ score in climate change disclosures. This recognition underscores Dangote Cement’s proactive approach to mitigating climate risks, reducing carbon emissions, and adopting environmentally friendly operational practices.
The company has consistently worked to align its sustainability strategy with global best practices, implementing initiatives such as alternative fuel use, improved energy efficiency, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions in cement production. These efforts position Dangote Cement as a leader in the drive towards sustainable industrial operations in Africa.
As the global business landscape increasingly prioritizes sustainability, Dangote Cement’s improved CDP scores reaffirm its role in promoting responsible environmental management. The company remains committed to further enhancing its sustainability framework, ensuring continuous improvement in climate action and water resource management.