Climate Change Data

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