The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), a leading environmental non-governmental organisation, has taken a significant step toward climate transparency with the publication of its 2024 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Report.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by SPP’s Communications Specialist, Mr. Ugochukwu Uzuegbu, and made available on Tuesday in Lagos.
The report aims to set a national benchmark for organisational climate accountability under Nigeria’s Climate Change Act (2021), which mandates, under Sections 19 and 24, that all public institutions and private organisations with 50 or more employees implement annual carbon reduction strategies and report their progress.
While enforcement of these provisions has been limited, SPP has voluntarily conducted a self-audit and made its carbon footprint publicly available, demonstrating leadership and a firm commitment to environmental stewardship.
Commenting on the report’s release, SPP President, Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, underscored the importance of integrity in climate action.
“Policy without enforcement is a promise unkept. By publishing our emissions report and setting clear, time-bound reduction targets, we are proving that environmental responsibility begins with accountability,” Okereke stated. “I am proud that SPP is leading this vital transformation.”
According to the report, SPP emitted 2.011 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent between February 1, 2024, and January 31, 2025.
The organisation identified four major emission sources: use of diesel generators, fuel-powered staff travel, bottled water consumption, and energy-intensive video conferencing systems. These accounted for 86.1% of the total emissions.
In response, SPP has pledged to reduce its emissions by 30% by 2030. Its strategy includes transitioning to solar energy to cut reliance on generators, installing on-site water purification systems to phase out bottled water, and optimising webinar scheduling to reduce digital emissions.
SPP’s Executive Director, Mr. Edwin Orugbo, expressed hope that the report would trigger broader change.
“We are under no illusion that change is easy. However, we hope this report will inspire a nationwide shift toward true sustainability, encouraging organisations across all sectors to prioritise emissions tracking and climate reporting,” Orugbo said.
The report also highlighted Nigeria’s national climate targets, including a commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2060, with the second version of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs 2.0) aiming for a 20% unconditional and 47% conditional GHG emissions reduction.
These targets—subject to revision in NDCs 3.0—can only be achieved through collective, society-wide efforts. SPP’s initiative serves as a model for public and private sector entities to follow suit in line with the country’s goals and in compliance with the Paris Agreement’s Mission 1.5 degrees.
