Lagos Free Zone Company
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2774 tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:1962.27 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:811.87 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:176.45 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:4.91%
Total Energy Consumption:2,370,553 kWh
Water Consumption:27,772 kiloliters
Waste Generated:248.19 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 1494.15 tonnes CO2e compared to 2022.
- Generated 42,177 kWh of solar electricity.
- Recycled 12.19 tonnes of waste (compared to 7 tonnes in 2022).
- Planted Miyawaki islands to increase green cover.
- Replaced 42.19% of R22 refrigerants with R410A/R32.
Social Achievements
- Supported 6000+ beneficiaries annually through CSR initiatives.
- Launched women empowerment program providing POS terminals and loans to 5 women.
- Trained 50 youths in skill development program at IshK Tolaram Skill Center.
- Implemented Youth Skillz for Health program for 100 youths.
- Zero fatalities reported.
Governance Achievements
- Established a robust risk management framework.
- Implemented a whistleblower policy.
- Maintained zero instances of anti-bribery and corruption (reported cases).
- Maintained zero incidents of sexual harassment (reported cases).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.
Short-term Goals:
- Align operations by measuring and tracking environmental, social, and natural resource impacts (next 2 years).
Environmental Challenges
- Heavy rainfall leading to flooding.
- Improper disposal of domestic wastewater.
- Improper disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.
- Low energy efficiency.
- Climate change impacts such as sea level rise, floods, extreme rainfall.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Community issues.
- Skill shortage.
- Unavailability of reliable power and gas supply.
- Congestion on roads.
- Road accidents.
- Fire incidents.
- Low macroeconomic demand.
- Regulatory and community agitation.
Mitigation Strategies
- Proper drainage network designed considering flooding scenarios.
- Established sewage treatment plant.
- Established material recovery facility.
- Replacement of air conditioners with eco-friendly ones.
- Implementation of renewable energy sources.
- Replacement of CFL lights with LED lights.
- Installation of timers on streetlights.
- Implementation of climate mitigation and adaptation actions.
- Implementation of Emergency response plan.
- Evaluation of major contractors and suppliers.
- Monitoring of compliance of major contractor and suppliers.
- Engagements with the host communities.
- Implementation of community development plan.
- Establishing a power plant within the zone.
- Connecting the zone to a piped Natural Gas Network.
- Speed limits on roads, speed governors in vehicles.
- Established a fire station.
- Marketing strategy for LFZ.
- Development of a legal compliance register.
- Constant engagement with relevant authorities for implementation of ETLS.
- Community townhall meetings.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 23 suppliers screened using social criteria, 23 suppliers assessed for environmental impacts
Responsible Procurement
- Well-defined purchase policy with criteria for evaluating vendors.
- Environmental and social assessments of suppliers.
- Prioritization of local vendors, SMEs, and women-owned businesses.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Coastal flood/Sea level rise/Coastal Erosion
- Extreme heat
- Wildfire
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, IFRS Sustainability Standards, UN SDGs
Certifications: EDGE
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Various initiatives contribute to these goals through education, healthcare, infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Best Local Currency Bond Issue in 2021 and 2022 - EMEA Finance
- Corporate Bond Innovation Award - Nigerian Exchange Group
- 2022 InfraCredit ESG & Impact Awards - Best ESG/OHS Performance, Best Development Impact System, Best ESG Innovation
- Industrial Champion Award - FDI Intelligence