Overcoming environmental challenges in the cement manufacturing sector throughcleaner production. A case of Sino Company, Zimbabwe

Abstract

The paper investigated the extent to which Sino Zimbabwe Cement Company (SZCC) implemented Cleaner Production (CP) options to deal with high emissions and waste emanating from its operations. Research data was collected through questionnaires, interviews, direct observations and document analysis. Two sets of questionnaires were prepared targeting workers and the local community who were direct recipients of pollutants. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with key informants such as the Production Manager, the Human Resource Manager, the Finance Manager, Engineering Manager, the Health and Safety Officer and the District Environmental Management Agency Officer. Research findings revealed a reduction in dust emissions, volume of discharged effluent, residuals of oil contaminants and energy consumption. However, solid waste generation and its subsequent disposal remains a problem. Whilst adoption of CP can be viewed as a panacea to most environmental challenges faced by the organization, more investment is required towards elimination of some sources and cause of waste and emissions generation.

A hierarchical complementary Lean-Green model and its impact on operational performance of manufacturing organisations

“…(2013) adopted LM and also highlighted improved operational performance. In addition, the study by Kusena et al. (2014) indicated improvements in environmental performance through GM implementation in the cement industry.…”

“…For instance, Maware and Adetunji (2019a) conducted a survey and reported improved operational performance through the implementation of LM, whilst in the pharmaceutical industry Goriwondo et al (2013) adopted LM and also highlighted improved operational performance. In addition, the study by Kusena et al (2014) indicated improvements in environmental performance through GM implementation in the cement industry.…”

“…Most studies that have been conducted in Zimbabwe have also focussed on the individual implementation of LM and GM. For example, Goriwondo et al (2013) and Maware and Adetunji (2019a) highlighted the impact of implementing LM on operational performance, whilst Kusena et al (2014) realised the improvements in environmental performance as a result of GM implementation. Thus, creating questions on whether these organisations should simultaneously adopt LM and GM or not.…”

“…For example, Goriwondo et al. (2013) and Maware and Adetunji (2019a) highlighted the impact of implementing LM on operational performance, whilst Kusena et al. (2014) realised the improvements in environmental performance as a result of GM implementation.…”

Unveiling The Economic, Social and Health Impact of cement Production in Rumuolumeni Community, Rivers State, Nigeria

“…5 It has a very high global demand due to massive infrastructural development taking place with a steady increase in the global consumption of cement. 6 In the rendering of Hannah, 7 the production and usage of cement in Africa rose remarkably from 1.5 billion tonnes per annum in 2005 to 2 billion tonnes per annum by the end of 2010.…”