The corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, undertaken in partnership with local distributor, Sammar Trading, aims to provide sustainable access to clean water for the community.

The Head of Marketing and Corporate Communication at CBI Ghana Ltd, Adeline Esi Sutherland, explained that the borehole project addressed a critical need in Koforidua Okorase, where water scarcity had long been a challenge.

By providing a reliable source of clean water, Supacem was demonstrating its commitment to improving the quality of life in the communities where it operates.

"As part of Supacem's commitment to corporate social responsibility, we partnered our local distributor who identified a need within the community of Koforidua Okorase for sustainable access to clean water,” Ms Sutherland said.

She added that the borehole project aligned with the company’s goal to make a positive, long-term impact on the communities where it operated.

"Just as we produce eco-friendly LC3 cement to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry, we also aim to minimise environmental impacts in our CSR projects," CBI’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Communication added. 

Local partnerships

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sammar Trading and Construction Limited, Alex Owusu Larbi, highlighted the importance of local partnerships in the project's success.

He explained that as a trusted local partner, who understood the unique needs of the Koforidua Okorase community, his outfit was able to guide in ensuring that the project was rooted in local expertise, which would help with the long-term maintenance and success of the borehole.

“This has demonstrated very visibly to the people of Koforidua Okorase that Supacem not only seeks to do business within the community but it has their interest at heart,” he added.

The Chief of Koforidua Okorase, Nana Asare Kumi III, expressed gratitude, stating, "This borehole project is our way of showing that we care about your health, your well-being, and your future."

Background

CBI Ghana Ltd, a subsidiary of CBI SA, is a leading cement manufacturer located in the Tema Free Zones Area, Ghana.

The company, which started as a cement importer in 2017, has rapidly evolved into a major local manufacturer and is currently expanding its production capacity from 600,000 tonnes a year to 1.5 million tonnes per year by 2025.

This was after the company invested $80 million, signalling the company's bullish outlook for Ghana's construction sector.