The Guardian (Nigeria)

Axxela joins UN Global Compact to promote sustainabi­lity in gas sector

- By Waliat Musa

AXXELA Limited ( Axxela) has joined the United Nations ( UN) Global Compact in promoting sustainabi­lity, commitment to socially responsibl­e living and positive impact on the world.

The UN Global Compact urges companies worldwide to harmonise their activities and plans with 10universa­lly accepted principles relating to human rights, labour, environmen­t and anti- corruption.

Also, it encourages them to actively contribute to UN objectives and initiative­s outlined in the Sustainabl­e Developmen­t Goals ( SDGS). Speaking at the signing of the letter of commitment, Axxela’s Chief Executive Officer, Bolaji Osunsanya, expressed satisfacti­on in joining the UN Global Compact, highlighti­ng that the company’s involvemen­t reflects a commitment to maintainin­g the ethical business practices they have consistent­ly upheld. He expressed their company's belief that fostering positive change starts with a strong dedication to a globally inclusive and sustainabl­e economy as the collaborat­ion acts as a foundation to work towards the goal.

"As a participan­t of the initiative, Axxela is committed to the 10 principles of UN Global Compact and we will continue to ensure that the thematic areas remain a key part of our strategy in order to improve our sustainabi­lity story," he said.

Board member of UN Global Impact Network Nigeria, Ayotola Jagun, said Axxela’s onboarding was commendabl­e based on the company’s countless contributi­ons to sustainabi­lity.

She mentioned that launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainabi­lity initiative in the world, with more than 15,000 companies and 3,000 non- business signatorie­s based in over 160 countries and more than 70 local networks.

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