- Lafarge Africa has replaced traditional diesel forklifts with a 3-ton electric forklift.
- The Green Depot’s eco-friendly design relies on solar power.
Lafarge Africa Plc has launched its first Green Depot in Abeokuta, Ogun State. This marks a transformative stride towards sustainable practices in Nigeria’s construction materials distribution and logistics. This state-of-the-art facility aims to set new industry sustainability benchmarks. The Green Depot’s eco-friendly design relies 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.
Lafarge Africa has replaced traditional diesel forklifts with a 3-ton electric forklift, contributing significantly to the company’s carbon footprint reduction goals. According to the firm, this is part of its commitment to sustainable mechanised loading. 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. Lafarge Africa’s unwavering dedication to sustainability reflects its ambitious leadership in pioneering innovative and sustainable building solutions.
The firm commits to minimising carbon footprints throughout the construction lifecycle, persistently seeking cutting-edge solutions that harmonise business success with environmental responsibility. During the launch of the Green Depot, GMD/CEO of Lafarge Africa, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, 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.”