Togo’s Cement Industry Sets 2050 Carbon Reduction Goals
Tuesday, 01 July 2025 06:26 
(Togo First) - Togo's cement manufacturers are accelerating their decarbonization efforts. Industry leaders, meeting in Lome on Monday, June 30, 2025, outlined two main strategies to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050: lowering the clinker factor and increasing the use of alternative fuels.
Industry representatives identified reducing the clinker factor as the primary method for carbon savings. This strategy centers on adopting LC3 (Limestone Calcined Clay Cement) on a large scale, which incorporates calcined clay. Manufacturers stated that this cement type could cut CO2 emissions from production by up to 40% without sacrificing technical performance. The aim is to decrease the clinker content in cement from the current 65% to 40% by 2050.
The sector is also relying on increased use of alternative fuels as a second crucial element of its strategy. This involves progressively replacing coal with agricultural or municipal waste. This approach, already common in Europe where thermal substitution rates can reach 90%, offers substantial emissions reduction potential for Togo's cement industry.
Industry data shows that in 2023, cement production for the local market generated an estimated 0.9 million tons of CO2. Without intervention, this figure could double to 1.8 million tons by 2050, consistent with projected growth in national demand.
To support this transition, manufacturers are seeking stronger partnerships with public authorities to adapt regulatory and standards frameworks. Both decarbonization strategies are now part of a roadmap already submitted to the government. The implementation of these solutions also supports Togo's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Written in French by Esaïe Edoh,
Translated and adapted into English by Mouka Mezonlin
