Chevron renews commitment to wildlife protection
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has renewed its commitment to the protection and wildlife, some of which are facing series of extinction today.
CNL, the operator of the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture, last week in commemoration of the World Environment Day (WED) 2016 said it remained an active agent of sustainable development and strong advocate of partnerships in support of the environment.
WED is celebrated globally each year on June 5 to stimulate awareness of the environment and encourage political attention and action.
The theme for 2016, which was celebrated few days ago, was on the illegal trade in wildlife under the slogan ‘Go Wild for Life’ Zero Tolerance For The Illegal Wildlife Trade
According to the statement by the company, it has been over 50 years been supporting and sponsoring various programmes aimed at preserving the environment.
Mr. Clay Neff, Chairman and Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited, explained that the company’s ES Process is supported by the Natural Resources Environmental Performance Standard that sets minimum standards for managing environmental footprints, and consequently the ecosystem that supports wildlife, which he said are done in accordance with the company’s Corporate Biodiversity Statement.
“The interaction between our capital projects and Wildlife is regularly assessed and monitored. We ensure that appropriate mitigation steps are taken, where necessary, as part of the expectations of our Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA) Process.
“The ESHIA, or local Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), involves broad participation by the regulators, local communities and other relevant stakeholders. The process ensures that our projects are carried out with due consideration to human health and for environmental protection – including wildlife. For Deepwater seismic activities, we have an established process for protecting marine life by utilizing the services of Marine Mammal Observer (MMO),” he said.
Further explaining CNL’s commitment to the environment, Neff noted that Chevron is always glad to be part of the solution to global environmental issues, wherever the company operates, through its sound environmental management policy that supports environmental stewardship and sustainable development.
Chevron’s commitment to wildlife conservation is also demonstrated by its continued support for the enduring landmark known as the Lekki Conservation Centre, which is reserved as a sanctuary for diverse wildlife and rich flora of the Lekki Peninsula.
The 78-hectare facility was established by the company in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Nigeria’s foremost non-governmental organization and an affiliate of the World Wide Fund for Nature. NCF is dedicated to the preservation of the full range of Nigeria’s biodiversity and promotion of sustainable use of natural resources for the benefit of the present and future generations. The Foundation has served as a center for wildlife research over the years and has hosted students from different institutions, including researchers.
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That statement is only going to work in western countries, in Nigeria you people buy corrupt officials, who look the other way, why the environment is desrtoyed
We will review and take appropriate action.