Vivo Energy Ghana, the exclusive marketer and distributor of Shell branded fuels and lubricants in
partnership with the United WayGhana, have commemorate Earth Day at the La Enobal Basic School
under thetheme “Cash from Trash”
Earth Day is an annual event day celebrated on April 22 globally. On this special
occasion, businesses, individuals or any organisations are invited to promote
activities that help preserve the environment.
For United Way Ghana and Vivo Energy Ghana, it was the opportunity to involve
employees and volunteers of both companies to mark the day with an educational
activity. Pupils from the La Enobal Basic School were taught how they could
generate revenue from their waste to help finance their basic needs; an act that is
geared towards promoting sustainable waste management practices and protecting
the environment under the Sustainable Development Goals 3,13 and 15.
At the event, Vivo Energy Ghana’s Green Champions, a dedicated group of
employees leading green initiative in the company, demonstrated various ways of
recycling waste into cash, including recycling and upcycling. They also provided
practical tips on how to reduce waste and conserve the environment.
Commenting on the partnership, Vivo Energy Ghana’s Managing Director, Mr. Kader
Maiga, said, “We are delighted to partner with United Way to commemorate Earth
Day. At Vivo Energy, we are committed to promoting sustainable waste
management practices and protecting the environment. We believe that by working
together, we can make a difference and create a more sustainable future for all."
The Head Teacher of La Enobal Basic School, expressed his appreciation to Vivo
Energy and the United Way for organising the event”.
He said, “This event has been very informative and educative. Our students have learned a lot about
the importance of protecting the environment and how to recycle waste to generate
cash. We are grateful to Vivo Energy Ghana and the United Way for their support”
Vivo Energy Ghana in line with its sustainability framework has engaged in various
environmental projects to encourage individuals and organizations to take actions
towards building a circular economy.
With a vision to become Africa’s most respected energy business Vivo Energy Ghana, the company
that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants
was established in 2013. The Shell brand has been in Ghana since1928. Vivo
Energy Ghana has a fuels storage capacity of 11,000m³ and 232 service stations,
with many offerings Shell Cards and convenience retail stores.
Vivo Energy operates and markets its products in countries across North, West, East
and Southern Africa. The Group has a network of over 2,600 service stations in 23
countries operating under the Shell and Engen brands and exports lubricants to a
number of other African countries. Its retail offering includes fuels, lubricants, card
services, shops, restaurants and other non-fuel services. It provides fuels, lubricants,
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and solar energy solutions to business customers
across a range of sectors including marine, mining, construction, power, transport,
wholesalers and manufacturing.
The Company employs around 2,800 people, has access to over 1,000,000 cubic metres of fuel
storage capacity and has a joint venture, Shell and Vivo Lubricants B.V., that sources, blends,
packages and supplies Shell-branded lubricants.