The Nigerian Stock Exchange has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with RecyclePoints Limited for the collection and recycling of waste materials generated at the Exchange’s offices.
The Head, Shared Services Division, NSE, Mr. Bola Adeeko, said, “As a sustainable stock exchange, we are committed to supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals as it relates to responsible production and consumption.
“In addition, environmental sustainability is one of our key CSR pillars and we believe that reducing the waste we send to the landfills through effective recycling is good for the environment and for the economy
as well.
“By sorting our waste and sending applicable items such as paper, plastic and glass, etc., for recycling, we are creating jobs for the recycling sector and helping industries save cost on essential raw materials, while actively protecting the environment.”
The Chief Executive Officer, Recyclepoints, Mr. Mazi Ukonu, said, “We at RecyclePoints are very delighted that the Exchange, as a responsible corporate citizen, has taken this bold step to implement a corporate recycling programme through our platform, thus further strengthening the achievement of its sustainability and environmental commitments.”
