Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), the operator of the Joint Venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and CNL says it will continue to implement initiatives that support effective waste management activities.
Jim Swartz, CNL’s Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), who disclosed this in a statement, said that the aim was to reduce the potential environmental, health and safety impacts associated with plastic waste.
The statement was issued to commemorate the 2025 World Environment Day (WED) and copies made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Warri, Delta State.
Recall that today, June 5, is dedicated as WED to raising awareness and promoting actions to address various environmental issues, including marine pollution, over-population, global warming, sustainable development and wildlife crime, among others.
Swartz said that this year’s theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution,” highlighted the urgent need to tackle plastic pollution which according to him is a prevailing significant environmental challenge.
He said that CNL supported the global initiative as it aligns with the company’s commitment to protecting the environment while providing affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress.
The CMD added that this year’s theme was consistent with the company’s values and environmental principles, anchored on considering the environment in decision-making, minimising environmental footprint, operating responsibly.
“At Chevron, our commitment to environmental stewardship is reflected in the responsible design, development, operation, and retirement of assets.
“We strive to implement business practices that support effective waste management activities and reduce the potential environmental, health, and safety impacts associated with plastic waste.
“We will continue to assess and implement the reduction of single-use plastic water bottles by providing water dispensers,” he said.
The CMD said that the multinational had also invested in waste management equipment to shred, crush, and compact waste for recycling and re-use by third-party service providers.
According to him, these actions have prevented the company’s used plastics from leaking into it’s immediate natural environment.
He said that the CNL’s Operational Excellence Management System delivered industry-leading performance in process safety, personal safety and health, environment, reliability and efficiency.
“Our focus on the environment during decision-making lays the foundation for sound environmental management.
“The company protects the environment through the entire lifecycle from responsible design, development, operations, and asset retirement,” he said.
Swartz said that CNL was advancing its lower carbon strategy by focusing on lowering the carbon intensity of its operations and by implementing methane detection and reduction capabilities.
He said CNL utilized high-tech Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras for detecting fugitive emissions.
The CMD added that in the past 10 years, CNL had reduced routine gas flaring by over 97% in its operations.
Swartz said that the multinational in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), established the Lekki Conservation Centre in 1992.
According to him, the 78-hectare facility serves as a center of excellence in environmental research and education, providing a sanctuary for the rich flora and fauna of the Lekki Peninsula.
“In 2005, CNL began supporting an annual postgraduate research scholarship for PhD students in environment and conservation, instituted by the NCF.
“Additionally, the company hosts the annual S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture to promote environmental management awareness.
“CNL also partners with the Lagos State Government and NCF to sponsor the annual Walk for Nature event, aimed at creating awareness for nature conservation and sustainable environmental management,” Swartz said.
On his part, Mr Olusoga Oduselu, CNL’s General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, emphasized the importance of protecting and conserving biodiversity.
“We have a long history of working in collaboration with communities, industry groups, regulators, and conservation groups to identify and protect biodiversity in parts of the world where we operate.
Oduselu said that for over 60 years, CNL had remained an active agent of sustainable development and a strong advocate of partnerships in support of the environment.
“As the world focuses on beating plastic pollution, CNL will continue to partner with stakeholders to raise public awareness and create the transformative environmental change needed to advance towards a more sustainable world.
“This commitment is aimed to beat plastic pollution for ourselves and future generations,” he said.
Jim Swartz, CNL’s Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), who disclosed this in a statement, said that the aim was to reduce the potential environmental, health and safety impacts associated with plastic waste.
The statement was issued to commemorate the 2025 World Environment Day (WED) and copies made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Warri, Delta State.
Recall that today, June 5, is dedicated as WED to raising awareness and promoting actions to address various environmental issues, including marine pollution, over-population, global warming, sustainable development and wildlife crime, among others.
Swartz said that this year’s theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution,” highlighted the urgent need to tackle plastic pollution which according to him is a prevailing significant environmental challenge.
He said that CNL supported the global initiative as it aligns with the company’s commitment to protecting the environment while providing affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress.
The CMD added that this year’s theme was consistent with the company’s values and environmental principles, anchored on considering the environment in decision-making, minimising environmental footprint, operating responsibly.
“At Chevron, our commitment to environmental stewardship is reflected in the responsible design, development, operation, and retirement of assets.
“We strive to implement business practices that support effective waste management activities and reduce the potential environmental, health, and safety impacts associated with plastic waste.
“We will continue to assess and implement the reduction of single-use plastic water bottles by providing water dispensers,” he said.
The CMD said that the multinational had also invested in waste management equipment to shred, crush, and compact waste for recycling and re-use by third-party service providers.
According to him, these actions have prevented the company’s used plastics from leaking into it’s immediate natural environment.
He said that the CNL’s Operational Excellence Management System delivered industry-leading performance in process safety, personal safety and health, environment, reliability and efficiency.
“Our focus on the environment during decision-making lays the foundation for sound environmental management.
“The company protects the environment through the entire lifecycle from responsible design, development, operations, and asset retirement,” he said.
Swartz said that CNL was advancing its lower carbon strategy by focusing on lowering the carbon intensity of its operations and by implementing methane detection and reduction capabilities.
He said CNL utilized high-tech Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras for detecting fugitive emissions.
The CMD added that in the past 10 years, CNL had reduced routine gas flaring by over 97% in its operations.
Swartz said that the multinational in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), established the Lekki Conservation Centre in 1992.
According to him, the 78-hectare facility serves as a center of excellence in environmental research and education, providing a sanctuary for the rich flora and fauna of the Lekki Peninsula.
“In 2005, CNL began supporting an annual postgraduate research scholarship for PhD students in environment and conservation, instituted by the NCF.
“Additionally, the company hosts the annual S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture to promote environmental management awareness.
“CNL also partners with the Lagos State Government and NCF to sponsor the annual Walk for Nature event, aimed at creating awareness for nature conservation and sustainable environmental management,” Swartz said.
On his part, Mr Olusoga Oduselu, CNL’s General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, emphasized the importance of protecting and conserving biodiversity.
“We have a long history of working in collaboration with communities, industry groups, regulators, and conservation groups to identify and protect biodiversity in parts of the world where we operate.
Oduselu said that for over 60 years, CNL had remained an active agent of sustainable development and a strong advocate of partnerships in support of the environment.
“As the world focuses on beating plastic pollution, CNL will continue to partner with stakeholders to raise public awareness and create the transformative environmental change needed to advance towards a more sustainable world.
“This commitment is aimed to beat plastic pollution for ourselves and future generations,” he said.
