Since its creation, CIMAF has placed environmental, social, and economic issues at the heart of its strategy, with the aim of “meeting the needs of the present without compromising those of future generations.” Sustainable development guides each of our decisions, under the supervision of a dedicated department established in 2022 and reporting to the executive committee. Active in 12 African countries, it ensures that these principles are integrated into all our activities, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Our approach is built around five pillars: preservation of natural environments, circular economy, combating climate change, social and societal responsibility, human rights and ethics — all commitments that shape growth that is respectful of the environment and beneficial to our entire value chain.

By 2030, our goal is to reduce our gross specific emissions to 543 kg of CO₂ per ton of cementitious material, representing a 14% decrease compared to 2021 and nearly 25% compared to 2012. This ambitious commitment will result in a cumulative reduction of 3.2 million tons of CO₂ between 2024 and 2030. To achieve these results, we have established a robust roadmap, supported by a structured financing plan dedicated to implementing innovative projects.

CIMAF is fully committed to developing and deploying the most advanced decarbonization technologies in the cement industry, while maximizing the use of already proven technological solutions to significantly reduce emissions from our operations.

In 2023, CIMAF reached a key milestone in its energy transition by forming a strategic partnership with the IFC, announced at the World Bank Annual Meetings in Marrakech. This €45 million green loan will fund two major projects across three Sahel countries:

A calcined clay plant in Bobo Dioulasso (Burkina Faso), with an investment of €32.4 million, aimed at reducing clinker use and producing low-carbon LC3 cement.

Photovoltaic solar power plants in Burkina Faso, Chad, and Mali, to green our energy mix and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

These projects will contribute to a substantial reduction in CO₂ emissions, the development of local renewable energy, and the creation of sustainable jobs, while supporting the energy sovereignty of the host countries. Beyond their environmental impact, they will also strengthen local industrial infrastructure and support the transition to a low-carbon economy in Africa.