Axxela Limited, a gas and power portfolio company in sub-Saharan Africa, says it retains its Gold Medal in the 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating, reaffirming its position as a trailblazer in sustainable business practices.

In a statement, Axxela said this recognition placed it in the top five per cent of companies assessed globally by EcoVadis within the last 12 months, securing a 95th percentile ranking across key ESG pillars: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

The rating, it was said, highlights Axxela’s consistent improvement and steadfast commitment to embedding sustainability into every aspect of its operations.

Speaking on the rating outcome, the acting Group Chief Executive Officer at Axxela, Timothy Ononiwu, 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 to build a future where growth does not come at the expense of the environment or our values.

“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, the Head, Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability at Axxela, John Okoro, described the 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,” Okoro said.