THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY: THE KEY TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT?
INTRODUCTION In our current economy, most organisations have adopted a linear process of material usage. We collect finite resources from the earth, make products from them, and eventually discard the waste products produced.  Here in Nigeria, we see the consequences daily; waste produced is thrown into the streets, causing drainage blockages and devastating flooding during […]
Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Risks in Oil and Gas Operations
Executive Summary Nigeria is one of the largest and oldest oil producers in Africa. The Oil and Gas sector is one of the most important sectors in the country’s economy, accounting for more than 90% of the country’s exports and 80% of the Federal Government’s revenue (Base Year: 2021). This newsletter focuses on the prominent […]
Agricultural Practices and Environmental & Social Impact
Executive Summary The agricultural sector has a key function to ensure global food security.  Intensive agricultural production allows a steady increase in global harvests and provides as well as increases the security of the supply. Agriculture in Nigeria is made up of four categories, such as Crop production, Livestock, Forestry, and Fishing. However, this newsletter is […]
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) In Manufacturing
Executive Summary Manufacturing refers to the fabrication or assembly of components into finished products on a fairly large scale, relative to any industry that makes products from raw materials by the use of manual labor or machinery that is usually carried out systematically with a division of labor. ESG and sustainability initiatives have reached a […]
