Dangote Cement Plc says gender sensitivity, sharing requisite skills and knowledge are at the heart of the sustainability plan of the Pan-African conglomerate.
This was contained in a statement signed by the communications unit of the company and made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA.
The statement which attributed the comment to the Director of the Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, Mr. JV Gungune while speaking at an event to mark this year’s Global Sustainability Week at the Dangote Cement Plant Obajana said sustainability is only possible when key knowledge is shared and all genders incorporated in the entire production process.
He described the Dangote Cement Plc as gender sensitive, and a place to work for both the present and the future generations.
According to the statement, the plant Director said the company has contributed enormously to its physical and social environment in line with global sustainability agenda.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the planning committee, Ohimain Unuigbe said the theme for this year’s programme is: People, Planet and Profit.
He said the company takes the physical environment, the social milieu and good corporate governance seriously adding that the significance of sustainability plan was to “enjoy today without destroying the future.”
On her part, Mrs. Temitope Akindele said the company is also promoting Nigeria’s bid to reduce carbon emissions as Pan-African Cement Company.
She said the Dangote cement Plc is an ardent promoter of bio-diversity, as thousands of trees are being planted by the company.
The company also used the opportunity to present awards to some of the Sustainability Champions who have volunteered to serve over the years.M
