Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading building solutions company, has introduced EcoCrete, Nigeria’s first low-carbon Ready-mix concrete, to the market.
This innovative product delivers a minimum 20% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional CEM I concrete while maintaining high performance and reliability.
According to the company, EcoCrete expands Lafarge Africa’s portfolio of sustainable solutions, reinforcing its commitment to decarbonizing Nigeria’s construction sector.
Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, stated, “The introduction of EcoCrete is another bold step in our mission to enable builders and our customers to make smart choices and support Nigeria’s transition to a greener economy.”
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Head of Aggregates and Readymix, Derek Williamson, highlighted the product’s versatility, saying, “EcoCrete provides superior performance while significantly reducing carbon emissions in the environment. It is versatile and reliable for a wide range of applications from residential housing to commercial and infrastructure projects.”
The launch of EcoCrete builds on the success of Lafarge Africa’s EcoPlanet Unicem and EcoPlanet Elephant cement products, introduced in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Head of Innovation and New Product Development, Emmanuel Ilaboya, described EcoCrete as a “climate-smart innovation designed to address the urgent need for sustainable construction.”
With EcoCrete, Lafarge Africa continues to lead the way in shaping Nigeria’s construction landscape with innovative, low-carbon solutions that align with Holcim’s global vision of building progress for people and the planet.
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