Lafarge Africa launches EcoCrete low-carbon concrete

Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading provider of sustainable and innovative building solutions known for producing high-quality cement, has introduced a new product to the Nigerian market, EcoCrete, the country’s first low-carbon Ready-Mix concrete

EcoCrete achieves at least a 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to traditional CEM I concrete, while maintaining the same level of performance and reliability. The company’s Abuja Ready-Mix (RMX) facility has been fully converted to 100% EcoCrete production, representing the first stage of this pioneering launch.

According to the group managing director/CEO of Lafarge Africa Plc, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, the introduction of EcoCrete enhances the company’s range of sustainable solutions, strengthening its pledge to decarbonise Nigeria’s construction industry.

Alade-Akinyemi noted that the launch underscores the company’s drive to provide innovative offerings that help customers build better with fewer resources.

“The introduction of EcoCrete is another bold step in our mission to enable builders and our customers make smart choices and support Nigeria’s transition to a greener economy. Just like our ECOPlanet cement, EcoCrete represents a game-changing innovation that combines performance with reduced carbon footprint,” stated Alade-Akinyemi. 

Highlighting the advantages of the new solution, Derek Williamson, head of aggregates and readymix at Lafarge Africa Plc, said EcoCrete guarantees excellent performance across multiple uses, including housing projects, commercial structures, roads, and bridges.

Williamson emphasised that the rollout of EcoCrete would empower contractors, engineers, and architects to achieve sustainability targets without compromising essential qualities such as durability, workability, or strength.

“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. With EcoCrete, builders and developers can now make environmentally conscious choices without compromising on strength, durability, or workability,” he added.

Emmanuel Ilaboya, head of innovation and new product development at Lafarge Africa Plc, remarked, “EcoCrete is more than just a product; it is a climate-smart innovation designed to address the urgent need for sustainable construction. EcoCrete represents an innovative concrete solution developed through extensive research and testing. With EcoCrete, we provide a scalable alternative that significantly lowers CO₂ emissions and supports Nigeria’s path towards sustainable development,” he added.

The launch of EcoCrete follows the earlier success of EcoPlanet Unicem and EcoPlanet Elephant cement, which were released in 2024 and 2025 respectively, as part of the company’s broader mission to expand sustainable alternatives across its product lines.

With this latest innovation, Lafarge Africa continues to shape Nigeria’s construction sector by delivering low-carbon, forward-looking solutions in line with Holcim’s global vision of building progress for both people and the planet.