Abstract:

Sustainability leadership in the oil and gas sector is no longer a peripheral concern; it has become a strategic imperative for any forward-looking distribution company, particularly those operating within Nigeria’s increasingly complex and evolving energy landscape. This paper examines Shell Nigeria Gas’s (SNG) potential to drive sustainability-led transformation in Nigeria’s gas sector. While SNG’s strategy aligns with national climate objectives and international standards, the company faces significant challenges, including high methane emissions, data uncertainty, aging infrastructure, financial constraints, and complex stakeholder dynamics. These barriers contribute to a persistent gap between policy commitments and operational outcomes. The study argues that achieving genuine sustainability leadership requires SNG to move beyond compliance toward data-driven, verifiable implementation. Key measures include establishing robust methane tracking systems, embedding carbon management into governance frameworks, and systematically assessing sustainability performance across all assets. Implementing these steps is critical for building stakeholder trust and positioning SNG as a frontrunner in Nigeria’s energy transition.

Please choose your submission type: Developmental Paper

Primary Track: Sustainable and Responsible Business

Keywords: leadership/management development

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Mr. Busayo Akinmladun