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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Industry Average
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Dangote's score of 28 is higher than 53% 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, headquartered in Nigeria (NG), reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 17,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 17,400,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from 600,000,000 kg CO2e in the same year. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 but has not reported any Scope 3 emissions. Dangote Cement aims for a long-term commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2060, with efforts focused on carbon offsets for unavoidable emissions. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, including Scope 1 and Scope 2, as outlined in their 2024 Sustainability Report. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a reported CO2 emission intensity of approximately 649 kg CO2e per tonne of cementitious material in 2024, down from 658 kg CO2e in 2023. This indicates a positive trend towards improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions intensity. Data for Dangote Cement's emissions is cascaded from its parent company, Dangote Cement Plc, which provides a comprehensive overview of the company's climate performance and initiatives.
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| 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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