Togo: Cement producers in Togo have committed to reduce CO₂ emissions by 2050 by lowering the clinker factor and increasing the use of alternative fuels. At a meeting in Lomé on 30 June 2025, manufacturers set out a roadmap that includes large-scale adoption of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) to reduce clinker content from 65% to 40%, potentially cutting emissions by up to 40% without sacrificing performance, according to the Togo First newspaper.
The strategy also involves replacing coal with agricultural or municipal waste. Industry data shows that cement production generated 0.9Mt of CO₂ in 2023, which could rise to 1.8Mt by 2050 without intervention. Manufacturers are seeking regulatory support to help deliver the roadmap, which aligns with Togo’s Paris Agreement commitments.