Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL), Fauji Foundation entered into the cement business by setting up its 1st Cement Manufacturing Plant of European origin of 0.945 million tons per year in 1997 which was upgraded to 1.17 million tons per year in 2005. During the years upto 2011, FCCL being an already established producer of top-quality cement in Pakistan added its 2nd Line and enhanced its capacity to 3.56 million tons per year. The year 2022 saw the amalgamation of Askari Cement into Fauji Cement, thereby positioning us amongst the major producers of cement in Pakistan. FCCL carried out two consecutive expansions in year 2022-23 which include the green field Plant in DG Khan, completed in a record time of 13 months. FCCL is the 3rd largest cement producer in the country, with an annual production capacity of 10.6 million tons, committed to support Pakistan’s expanding infrastructure development.
FCCL now operates with four Cement manufacturing plant and one Polypropylene Cement Bag manufacturing plant. Plants are located at Jhang Bahtar, Nizampur, Wah, Dera Ghazi Khan and Hattar which gives it tremendous opportunity to tap into different markets having high cement demand. It is the largest cement supplier to all major Hydro Power Projects in Pakistan which was made possible by FCCL’s quality of cement and catering to the specific product needs of such projects. FCCL’s Plants feature cutting-edge manufacturing equipment and advanced emission control technologies, demonstrating FCCL’s commitment to sustainable growth and environmental responsibility.
The FCCL installed 68 MWp Solar Parks and 65 MW Waste Heat Recovery Plants at Jhang Bahtar, Nizampur, Wah and Dera Ghazi Khan locations to generate and consume clean energy. FCCL has improved its energy mix (Renewable 50%) by demonstrating a decrease in purchased energy and an increase in self-generation from renewable sources (Solar Parks and Waste Heat Recovery Plants).
FCCL is taking all the possible mitigation measures to reduce CO2 emissions throughout value-chain activities. Our sectoral decarbonization approach is aligned with best global practices and FCCL decarbonization levers includes but not limited to the consumption of alternative fuels to reduce fossil fuels consumption, consumption of supplementary cementitious materials to produce low carbon products, improving renewable energy share by extended solar parks, planting trees (afforestation) and developing orchards to improving carbon sequestration and conservation etc. These efforts avoided significant portion of carbon emissions (534,364 tCO2e) during FY 2023-24 and we are committed to strengthening our sustainable manufacturing practices.
FCCL takes pride in investing in sustainable practices, such as utilizing advanced dust control technologies like Bag House Filters, Electrostatic Precipitators and Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems to minimize environmental impact. Beyond manufacturing, the Company is striving to make a meaningful impact on the communities it serves through extensive social initiatives. The Company actively supports community welfare through various programs, embodying its mission to balance profitability with social and environmental responsibility while contributing to Pakistan’s progress.
