Lafarge Africa Plc has launched its first green depot in Nigeria in Abeokuta, Ogun State, marking a transformative stride towards sustainable practices in the distribution and logistics of construction materials in the country.
The state-of-the-art facility, which is poised to set new benchmarks for sustainability in the industry, is an eco-friendly design with its reliance 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 commitment to sustainable mechanised loading, Lafarge Africa has replaced traditional diesel forklifts with state-of-the-art three-tonne electric forklifts, contributing significantly to the company’s carbon footprint reduction goals.
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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.
Speaking at the launch of the green depot, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, GMD/CEO, Lafarge Africa Plc, said, “The green depot in Abeokuta embodies our 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.”
