Lagos aims to turn climate action into business opportunities
Lagos is stepping up efforts to help businesses monetise their climate and sustainability initiatives. At EcoNexus 3.0, government officials, industry leaders, and sustainability experts discussed how to make sustainability data more credible and valuable. Titilayo Oshodi and other speakers highlighted the need for better systems to capture and verify environmental impact. The event reinforced Lagos’ ambition to become a hub for green finance and circular economy innovation.
TLDR
- Titilayo Oshodi said many sustainability efforts are not yet visible, verified, or monetised, and called for better data systems.
- The event focused on moving from regulatory compliance to creating real economic value from climate and circular economy actions.
- Funke Shobanjo noted that sustainability has shifted from compliance to revenue generation, but many organisations still struggle to capture its value.
- Ope George emphasised the government’s commitment to making sustainability opportunities transparent, accountable, and investable.
- Stakeholders agreed that robust systems for sustainability data are key to attracting green finance and ESG investments.
