Firm to minimise carbon footprints in construction

Lafarge Africa Plc has committed to minimising carbon footprints throughout the construction lifecycle, and harmonising business success with environmental responsibility.

The company made the pledge at the launching of its first green depot in Abeokuta, Ogun State, which marks a transformative stride towards sustainable practices in the distribution and logistics of construction materials in the country.

The state-of-the-art facility, which the company claimed sets a new benchmark for sustainability in the industry is an eco-friendly design that relies on solar power. This innovative approach translates into substantial energy savings, with a 100 per cent reduction in energy consumption for lighting, air conditioning, and electric forklift charging.

In a commitment to sustainable mechanised loading, Lafarge Africa has replaced traditional diesel forklifts with a state-of-the-art three-ton electric forklift contributing significantly to the company’s carbon footprint reduction goals.

Green mobility further takes centre stage with cement efficiently delivered to the Green Depot through electric trucks from the Ewekoro plant emphasising the efficiency and sustainability of its supply chain.

The Group Managing Director, Lafarge Africa Plc, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, said the new depot Green embodies the firm belief in the transformative power of sustainable practices. “By seamlessly integrating solar energy, electric forklifts, and green mobility solutions, we are setting a new standard for environmentally conscious operations in the cement industry.”

The company’s Logistics Director, Osazemen Aghatise, said: “We’re forging a seamless connection between operational excellence and environmental responsibility. “

“Every delivery from this depot not only sets new standards but also contributes positively to our accelerating green mobility strategy.”