- 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.
Lagos Free Zone Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Lagos Free Zone Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.8K tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 2.0K tCO2e; Scope 2: 811.87 tCO2e; Scope 3: 176.45 tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.8K tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
4.91%
of total energy
Water Usage
27.8K kiloliters
2023
Waste
248.19 tons
2023
Energy Use
2.4M kWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 811.87 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 176.45 tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported 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.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Align operations by measuring and tracking environmental, social, and natural resource impacts (next 2 years).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance