Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture: Chevron commits to climate action, conservation
Chevron Nigeria has restated its commitment to continuous investment in reducing carbon intensity and expanding lower-carbon businesses.
The company declared at the 23rd Memorial Lecture honoring late Chief S.L Edu in Lagos that th commitment is part of its measures to support a lower carbon future, and part of effort in ensuring a global net-zero goals.
Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria, Jim Swartz who spoke at the event stated that the company is committed to innovation, collaboration and research in Nigeria in honor of the late Chief S.L Edu whom he described as the founder of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF).
Jim Swartz restated in his address that the vision of Chevron Nigeria is to develop affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress and nature conservation.
He explained that the conservation effort of the company is focused not just in Nigeria but also in its global net-zero drive.
He stated that Chevron Nigeria enhances environmental performance with innovative projects in energy efficiency, flare reductions, renewables, and carbon capture. In Nigeria, we collaborate with the National Climate Change Council on developing the Carbon Market Framework – Jim Swartz
Represented by the General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Olusoga Oduselu, Swartz eulogized the commitment of the management of the NCF on preserving, over 45 years, the ideals on which the foundation was established, while restating the energy giant’s continued support to the foundation, Swartz remarked.
“I commend the President, Board, Management, and Staff of NCF for upholding this vision and strengthening the institution as a leader in nature conservation in Nigeria and beyond. We are proud to support ensuring vision.
“In line with our vision, we have maintained a mutually beneficial partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), producing commendable projects to conserve our environment and build Nigeria’s economy.
“One of the projects is the Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC), built with funds provided by Chevron Corporation in 1992 as a reserved sanctuary for the rich flora and fauna of the Lekki Peninsula and a significant uptake of available Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the environment.
“Today, the LCC has become one of Africa’s most prominent and diverse urban parks. It attracts tourists from all over the world, thus contributing to the nation’s economy. The LCC is also known as a safe habitat for several species of plants and animals going extinct and has attracted several educational researchers. This is a part of the Chevron’s Commitment.
The Chevron Boss proudly stated that Chevron Corporation is a signatory of the Paris Agreement, an international treaty on climate change; whilst Chevron Nigeria supports Chevron Corporation’s commitment to global net-zero goals.…
