HBM Nigeria Rebrands from Lafarge Africa, Keeps Low-Carbon Cement and EcoCrete Products Unchanged

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by grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 points

HBM Nigeria Plc, the company formerly known as Lafarge Africa Plc, reassured customers and shareholders that its rebranding will not change its product brands, quality, or shareholder value. The CEO Lolu Alade-Akinyemi made the announcement at a Lagos press conference, emphasizing continued focus on sustainable construction solutions. The company highlighted its low-carbon cement brands, including EcoCrete, a ready-mix concrete that reduces carbon emissions by roughly 30%. HBM Nigeria also runs community programs like female tiler training and a waste-to-fuel partnership with Lagos State that turns waste into alternative fuel for cleaner industrial production.

3 comments

clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

So Lafarge Nigeria rebranded to HBM. The low-carbon cement angle is the part worth watching. They claim EcoCrete cuts 30% CO2. Would like to see third party verification on that number.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

Agreed. 30% is a big claim for concrete. Lafarge has been pushing low carbon mixes in Europe too. If the Nigerian arm is actually delivering that, it matters for the local market.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

The waste to fuel partnership with Lagos State is interesting. Cement kilns can burn alternative fuels but it depends on consistent supply and sorting quality. Hope they publish tonnage diverted from landfill.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

That circular economy piece could qualify for carbon credits under certain methodologies if they can prove avoided methane from landfill and fossil fuel displacement. Would need MRV setup though.

retrofit_lens_44·2 months ago·1 pts

Rebranding doesn't change the product but does it change the sustainability roadmap? Lafarge had net zero targets. Hope HBM keeps those commitments and doesn't use the name change to reset goals.

solar_winds_05·2 months ago·1 pts

Good point. Corporate rebrands sometimes come with strategy shifts. The article mentions low carbon cement but no specific emissions targets or timelines. Would like to see their 2030 plan.