Axxela Limited, a leading gas and power portfolio company in sub-Saharan Africa, has retained its Gold Medal in the 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating, reaffirming its position as a trailblazer in sustainable business practices.
This recognition places Axxela in the top 5% of companies assessed globally by EcoVadis within the last twelve months, securing a 95th percentile ranking across key ESG pillars: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The rating highlights Axxela’s consistent improvement and steadfast commitment to embedding sustainability into every aspect of its operations.
Speaking on the rating outcome, Timothy Ononiwu, Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Axxela, commended the entire Axxela team for their hard work, while affirming the organisation’s commitment to sustainable business practices. “Retaining the Gold Medal in the 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating is an affirmation of the values that guide our business. It shows that our actions align with our words and that we are determined about building a future where growth does not come at the expense of the environment or our values”, he said.
“At Axxela, we understand that access to energy is not mutually exclusive with sustainability. That’s why we continue to make clear commitments to cut emissions, uphold global best standards, and do business the right way, and this recognition from EcoVadis validates those affirmations.” He concluded.
Also commenting, John Okoro, Head, Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) at Axxela, described EcoVadis’ recognition as an impressive motivator. “This result is not only an accolade but also a call to raise our sustainability bar even higher. It authenticates our consistent efforts toward decarbonisation and aligns with Nigeria’s 2060 net-zero target, which we fully support. As we continue to expand our footprint across Africa, sustainability will remain at the heart of our operations.”
EcoVadis, a globally trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, and Axxela’s performance reflect a proactive and measurable approach to ESG, reinforcing Axxela’s aspiration to power Africa with cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.
Axxela Limited is the pioneer private sector developer of natural gas solutions and captive power generation in Nigeria, a company co-owned by Helios Investment Partners and Sojitz Corporation.
Axxela is a designated natural gas shipper on the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) and a member of the West African Power Pool (WAPP), delivering natural gas to about 200 industrial and commercial customers via a vast natural gas infrastructure network.
With over 300km of natural gas pipeline infrastructure built, Axxela provides unique energy solutions primarily through its subsidiaries: Gaslink Nigeria Limited, Gas Network Services Limited, Central Horizon Gas Company Limited, Transit Gas Nigeria Limited, and other Strategic Business Units.