BAT Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the country’s sustainability agenda, stressing the private sector’s pivotal role in driving climate action and economic resilience.
Speaking at the 2025 Private Sector ESG Forum themed “Energy Security and Decarbonisation: Bridging the Gap for a Sustainable Future in Africa,” Yarub Al-Bahrani, Managing Director of BAT West & Central Africa, emphasised the need for environmental stewardship and sustainable energy systems.
Al-Bahrani said the company had transitioned all operations from diesel to compressed natural gas, installed a 1.4 MW solar system at its Ibadan factory, and maintained a zero-waste-to-landfill record since 2021.
“Sustainability is not a corporate slogan; it is a collective responsibility,” he said.
He called for stronger partnerships between government, private sector, and civil society to accelerate Africa’s energy transition. The Forum, held with TGI Group, Stanbic IBTC, and NESGAS, explored energy value chains and financing Africa’s transition.