Lafarge Africa Plc, a building solutions company, has announced the launch of a new product into the market, EcoCrete, Nigeria’s first low-carbon Ready-mix concrete.
It said in a statement that EcoCrete delivers a minimum of 20 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional CEM I concrete, while maintaining the same high performance and reliability.
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Lafarge Africa Plc, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, said that the introduction of EcoCrete expands the company’s portfolio of sustainable solutions, reinforcing its commitment to decarbonizing Nigeria’s construction sector. “The introduction of EcoCrete is another bold step in our mission to enable builders and our customers to make smart choices and support Nigeria’s transition to a greener economy,” he said.
Head of Aggregates and Readymix, Lafarge Africa Plc, Derek Williamson, explained that EcoCrete offers superior performance across a wide range of applications, including housing, commercial buildings, roads, and bridges.
“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,” he said.
The launch of EcoCrete builds on the success of EcoPlanet Unicem and EcoPlanet Elephant cement products that were introduced in 2024 and 2025, respectively, as part of Lafarge Africa’s efforts to provide sustainable alternatives across its product range.
Head of Innovation and New Product Development, Lafarge Africa Plc, Emmanuel Ilaboya, described EcoCrete as the preferred solution to tackling the challenges posed by climate change in the country. “EcoCrete is more than just a product; it is a climate-smart innovation designed to address the urgent need for sustainable construction,” he said.
With this new addition, Lafarge Africa continues to play a leading role in shaping Nigeria’s construction landscape with innovative, low-carbon solutions that align with Holcim’s global vision of building progress for people and the planet.
