Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, reaffirmed the commitment of all business units to enhance their operations in order to achieve net zero emissions within the globally established timeline.
This outreach initiative, a key feature of the 2024 Dangote Sustainability Week themed “Business Optimisation for Net Zero – The Dangote Journey,” targeted vulnerable populations, including children, widows, and the elderly. Approximately 250 children and 75 households benefited from this effort.
The initiative was executed simultaneously across all of the Company’s operations in Nigeria and other African locations, with the Lagos event taking place in Ikosi-Ketu, within the Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State.
In his opening remarks for the Sustainability Week, Dangote emphasized the critical importance of sustainability, not only for Dangote Industries but also for the future of humanity.
“As one of Africa’s largest conglomerates, Dangote has a responsibility to lead in sustainable business practices. The world is currently facing a pressing climate crisis, and it is imperative that businesses take the lead in the transition towards reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and enhancing energy efficiency,” he stated.