Newly constructed Appeatse community embraces eco-friendly living - Nana Akua Maafo-Dosoo
The CEO of LB Group (Listening Bureau Group), Nana Akua Maafo-Dosoo, announced that their subsidiary, Building.com Ltd, is poised to lead the dialogue on eco-friendly buildings and green housing—a sector that remains largely untapped.
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Speaking at the Appeatse Reconstruction Project Commissioning, she highlighted the role of their subsidiary, Building.com Ltd, in pioneering sustainable building practices.
The commissioning event marked the handover of over 120 eco-friendly housing units to individuals affected by the tragic explosion in January 2022. Maafo-Dosoo, a prominent figure in the real estate sector, underscored the urgency of adopting green housing initiatives to address the escalating environmental challenges.
"We aim to be the market leaders in green housing," stated Maafo-Dosoo. "Our goal is to construct more sustainable buildings across Africa, starting with Ghana. Having been involved in traditional construction projects, we now aspire to pioneer eco-friendly initiatives and establish ourselves as the market leaders."
She called on other industry players to join this sustainable shift, highlighting the benefits of relying on locally manufactured products. "This approach will also enhance our reliance on locally manufactured products," she added.
Maafo-Dosoo pointed out the severe impacts of global warming, such as high temperatures and rising sea levels, and stressed the construction industry's significant contribution to emissions. "Research shows that the construction industry significantly contributes to emissions, exacerbating the depletion of the ozone layer and directly correlating with global warming."
Referencing the 2018 United Nations Environment Programme research, she noted that the construction and building sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally, responsible for 37% of emissions. The production and use of materials such as aluminum, steel, and cement have particularly high carbon footprints.
Furthermore, a 2011 World Bank report indicated that Ghana's construction sector accounts for over 15% of the country's CO2 emissions, covering residential, public, and commercial construction.
Maafo-Dosoo concluded that Building.com Limited's commitment to green housing was a key factor in its selection for the Appeatse project. “With our vision to house Africa, we were fortunate to be contracted for this housing project to support those who have endured a tragic situation and needed assistance from state institutions,” she said. “Today, we stand here having provided eco-friendly homes. This is the future. We urge all state institutions in Ghana and across Africa, along with individuals and corporations, to embrace this vision. Let’s house Africa. Let’s go green. Let’s build eco-friendly homes.”