Lafarge Africa Plc, a prominent provider of innovative and sustainable building solutions, has broadened its low-carbon multipurpose cement range with the introduction of ECOPlanet Elephant.
Known for its high-quality cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, mortar, and related products, the company’s new launch builds on the success of ECOPlanet Unicem, which debuted in 2024.
ECOPlanet Elephant offers the same reliable performance while delivering a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions, presenting a significant opportunity to promote sustainable construction across Africa.
According to Nairametrics, Group Managing Director and CEO of Lafarge Africa Plc, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, emphasized that expanding the ECOPlanet portfolio with this low-carbon cement underlines the company’s dedication to accelerating green growth, responding to the industry’s increasing demand for eco-friendly products.
“The industry’s positive reception to ECOPlanet Unicem last year demonstrated a clear demand for sustainable building materials.
We are proud to now offer our low-carbon ECOPlanet Elephant cement, further empowering our customers to make environmentally conscious choices without compromising on the renowned quality and performance our products are known for.”
He described ECOPlanet Elephant as a game-changer vital to developing greener, more sustainable cities and reiterated the company’s commitment to collaborating with customers and supply chains to build better communities through innovative, circular, and eco-efficient solutions.
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Gbenga Onimowo, Commercial Director of Lafarge Africa Plc, added, “ECOPlanet Elephant maintains the superior strength, durability, and workability that Elephant cement is known for, ensuring a seamless transition for builders and developers to more sustainable building and construction practices.
For us, building a sustainable future means that we carry our customers and partners on the journey with us.
This is why I am very thrilled to see how much positive impact this will have on the Industry.”
ECOPlanet Elephant’s low-carbon formula significantly cuts carbon emissions compared to traditional cement and is gaining attention among builders, architects, and policymakers.
It is suitable for various applications including plastering, concreting, and on-site block-making.
Additionally, the new product is backed by advanced sustainability certifications such as BREEAM, LEED, and EDGE.
The launch of ECOPlanet Elephant reflects Lafarge Africa’s strategic commitment to addressing environmental challenges within the building industry and advancing efforts to decarbonize construction for a net-zero future.
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