Lafarge unveils ECOPlanet Elephant, a low-carbon multipurpose cement supporting green building, climate goals, and sustainability certifications like LEED and BREEAM
Lafarge unveils ECOPlanet Elephant as the latest addition to its low-carbon cement portfolio, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable building materials and its commitment to climate-friendly solutions across Nigeria.
The innovative cement product, launched under Lafarge Africa Plc’s ECOPlanet brand, was officially announced by the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, who said the new multipurpose cement would drive green growth and provide builders with climate-resilient alternatives.
“The industry’s positive reception to ECOPlanet Unicem last year demonstrated a clear demand for sustainable building materials,” Alade-Akinyemi stated.
“We are proud to now offer our low-carbon ECOPlanet Elephant cement, further empowering our customers to make environmentally conscious choices without compromising on the renowned quality and performance our products are known for.”
He described the new product as a game changer in sustainable construction, noting that it supports Lafarge’s mission to build better communities through eco-efficient and circular solutions.
We are proud to now offer our low-carbon ECOPlanet Elephant cement, further empowering our customers to make environmentally conscious choices.
Gbenga Onimowo, the company’s Commercial Director, emphasised that the cement retains the hallmark durability, strength, and workability of Lafarge’s flagship Elephant brand.
“ECOPlanet Elephant maintains the superior strength, durability, and workability that Elephant cement is known for, ensuring a seamless transition for builders and developers to more sustainable building and construction practices,” he said.
The low-carbon formulation of ECOPlanet Elephant provides a substantial reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional cement, making it suitable for diverse applications including plastering, concreting, and on-site block-making.
“This new offering is not just an innovation in composition but also in impact,” Onimowo added.
“It is supported by top global sustainability building certifications including BREEAM, LEED, and EDGE.”
As Lafarge unveils ECOPlanet Elephant, it sends a strong signal to industry stakeholders and policy shapers that the future of construction lies in green innovation.
Already, the product is gaining traction among developers, architects, and environmental regulators eager to adopt more climate-aligned building practices.
Lafarge Africa Plc, a member of Holcim Group, remains one of Nigeria’s top providers of sustainable building materials, known for delivering high-quality cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, mortar, and related solutions.