Dangote Industries Limited, Cement, and other BUs prepare big for sustainability week

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and its subsidiaries are gearing up for a significant event, the Sustainability Week, set to take place from Monday, October 23rd, to Friday, October 27th, 2023. The theme for this year’s Sustainability Week is “Sustainable Production and Consumption – The Dangote Way.”

The Sustainability Week is a meticulously planned, week-long event aimed at providing DIL and its subsidiaries’ employees with the opportunity to volunteer their skills and competencies for community impact initiatives. What makes this initiative unique is that the employees will be volunteering their time, which will be paid for by the organization, emphasizing the company’s commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

As the flagship of the Dangote Group, DIL has structured this week to include an online Sustainability Conference that will engage all staff members. During this conference, representatives from various business units within the organization will present innovative opportunities related to Sustainable Production and Consumption within their specific lines of business. These opportunities will be evaluated by a panel of executives for potential adoption.

Moreover, each of the DIL subsidiaries has lined up a series of events during this week, aligning their activities with the Sustainable Development Goals, also known as Global Goals. These goals serve as a shared blueprint for promoting peace and prosperity for both people and the planet, now and into the future.

The week’s activities will kick off with a volunteer mobilization campaign across various business locations in Nigeria and Pan Africa on Monday. These volunteers will be dedicating their time and expertise to make a meaningful impact in the communities they serve.

Some notable events during the Sustainability Week include:

**Tuesday:**
– Dangote Cement will host a Sustainable Living Fair and Exhibition in Ikoyi, Lagos. The event will be inaugurated by Mr. Arvind Pathak, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive of Dangote Cement.
– NASCON will donate whiteboards to schools in its host community.
– Dangote Fertilizer Limited (DFL) will provide roofing materials for six classrooms in the Magbonsegun community in collaboration with the school’s PTA and community leaders. NASCON will also donate health materials to Ijoko Health Care Center and Ajegunle Health Care Center.

**Wednesday:**
– Dangote Petroleum Refinery will launch an elderly care program for its host community, including health talks and medical screening for various health conditions affecting elderly individuals.

**Thursday:**
– GDNL (Gedee Domestic Nigeria Limited) will initiate an educational program focusing on sustainability and climate change challenges for three schools in their host community. The program also involves the donation of computers, markerboards, and sanitary pads to schools in the area.

**Friday:**
– Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL) will provide training to women in its host community on how to make insecticides locally, helping to combat malaria, a prevalent health issue in the region. The trained women will also be empowered with startup kits.

It is worth noting that DIL and its subsidiaries have recently received recognition for their dedication to sustainability and corporate responsibility. At the Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, and Responsibility Awards (SERAs), several of Dangote’s subsidiaries received prestigious awards. Dangote Cement Plc earned four major awards, including The Best Company in Sustainability Reporting, Best Company in Stakeholder Engagement, and Overall Winner – Africa (First Runner Up). Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR), participating in SERAS for the first time, received the award for Best Company in Poverty Eradication.

Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief of Corporate Communications at Dangote Industries Limited, expressed his enthusiasm for the company’s remarkable performance at this year’s SERAS. He emphasized that DIL’s approach focuses on integrating sustainable practices into the core of the organization, underscoring the significance attached to people, communities, and key stakeholders—a philosophy encapsulated by “The Dangote Way.”

In conclusion, Dangote Industries Limited and its subsidiaries are committed to making a positive impact on their communities and the environment through their Sustainability Week initiatives, reflecting their dedication to sustainable production and consumption, and their mission to be a responsible corporate citizen.