L-R: Emilomo Arorote, Group Head HR; Sahara Group, Ejiro Gray, Director, Governance and Sustainability, Sahara Group; Bashir Umar, Sustainability Analyst, Sahara Group; Bethel Obioma, Head, Corporate Communications, Sahara Group; Olanrewaju Durojaiye, Company Secretary, Sahara Group; and Chidilim Menakaya, Director, Sahara Group Foundation at the unveiling of the 2025 Sahara Group Sustainability Report in Lagos
by Lydia Bello
Global energy and infrastructure conglomerate Sahara Group has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining its growing focus on responsible energy development, environmental stewardship and long-term value creation across international operations.
The report, titled “Sustainability Beyond Energy: Responsible Growth, Enduring Impact,” highlights how the Africa-rooted energy company is integrating sustainability principles across its upstream, midstream, downstream, power generation, energy trading and oilfield services businesses.
The publication comes as global energy firms face increasing investor scrutiny over environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, carbon management, operational resilience and energy transition strategies.
Focus on Responsible Growth Across Energy Value Chain
According to Sahara Group, the report reflects a company-wide sustainability framework designed to strengthen accountability, operational integrity and long-term business resilience.
Ejiro Gray, Director of Governance and Sustainability at Sahara Group, said the company is embedding environmental responsibility, social impact and governance discipline throughout its operations.
“Our sustainability journey runs across all our businesses, from upstream operations and oilfield services to power generation and energy trading,” Gray said.
The company stated that sustainability considerations are now integrated into project planning, operational management and strategic decision-making across its global portfolio.
Carbon Reduction and Circular Economy Initiatives
Among the report’s key environmental highlights, Sahara Group said it avoided more than 600,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions through recycling and circular economy initiatives.
The company also reported:
- Recovery of substantial recyclable materials across operations
- Continued investment in environmental management systems
- Expansion of circular economy programmes
- Deployment of nature-based sustainability solutions
Sahara said several business units maintained a zero lost-time injury record while recording more than four million safe man-hours across operations.
Energy Transition and Infrastructure Investments
The report underscores Sahara Group’s broader “Beyond Energy” strategy, which positions sustainability as a central component of future growth rather than a standalone compliance initiative.
The company said it continues to invest in:
- Renewable energy platforms
- Sustainable infrastructure
- Energy efficiency initiatives
- Power system resilience
- Responsible supply chain management
Within its power business, Sahara said sustainability efforts remain focused on improving energy reliability, operational efficiency and long-term infrastructure resilience while supporting wider development objectives.
Social Investments and Community Development
Sahara Group also highlighted continued investments in education, skills development and host community engagement programmes across multiple markets.
The company said its social initiatives reached tens of thousands of beneficiaries through youth empowerment, training and community development projects.
Bethel Obioma, Group Head of Corporate Communications, described the report as part of Sahara’s evolving “Beyond Energy” identity as it marks 30 years of operations.
“The Beyond Energy theme captures how we articulate responsibility across all our businesses. It provides a clear and consistent narrative of how Sahara Group approaches growth, impact and accountability as an African-rooted company operating to global standards,” Obioma said.
ESG Reporting Gains Momentum in African Energy Sector
Sahara Group said the report was prepared in alignment with internationally recognised sustainability reporting frameworks and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The report reflects a broader shift across Africa’s energy industry, where companies are increasingly prioritising ESG disclosure, carbon management and sustainable infrastructure investment amid global pressure for cleaner and more transparent energy operations.
For international investors and business stakeholders, the report signals Sahara Group’s intention to align commercial growth with evolving global sustainability expectations while maintaining its position across conventional and transition energy markets.
