By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Arvind Pathak on Tuesday, said that the company’s commitment to sustainable environment is irrevocable
Mr Pathak said this while speaking during Sustainable Living Fair, a discussion and exhibition programme held in Lagos as parts of activities marking this year’s Sustainability Week themed “Sustainable Production and Consumption – The Dangote Way”.
According to Mr Pathak the Dangote Cement Sustainability Week is a yearly tradition of positively impacting its host communities, through employee volunteering, across our Nigerian and Pan African plants, as well as all Dangote business units.
” The journey to sustainability at Dangote Cement officially commenced in 2017 with the adoption of a Dangote Group wide seven Sustainability Pillars; cultural, economic, operational, social, environmental, financial and institutional, in every aspect of our business operations”, he said
Pathak added, ” Since the inauguration of the Dangote Cement Sustainability Week in 2018, employee volunteers have increased by 73 per cent, a testament to our vibrant Sustainability culture”.
He stressed ” This year, one of the activities earmarked for the commemoration of our sustainability week this year is the flagship Dangote Sustainable Living Fair which is aimed at showcasing the various components of a sustainable lifestyle.
“At the fair, members of our host communities, visitors as well and employees can learn to prioritize the use of natural and renewable resources. Exhibitors are provided with an avenue to exhibit their goods, educate, and proffer, alternatives to consumers thereby creating a win-win situation. “
Tasking stakeholders present to partake in the various educative sessions and activities, patronise the exhibitors, network with other sustainability enthusiasts and transfer the knowledge gained back to their various organisations and homes for implementation, Pathak
commended the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for its commitment to good governance.
Head, Learning and Development, Dangote Cement, Nurudeen Yusuf in his remarks said “in a world faced with pressing environmental challenges, it is imperative that we come together to address the urgent need for sustainable production and consumption.”
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab represented by the Deputy Director, Climate Change and Environmental Planning in the ministry Mr. Bankole Michael urged the public to be self-discipline in waste disposal, saying that “if we do not dispose our waste properly, it will find its way back into the environment and cause havoc on habitants.”
