APM Terminals Apapa has partnered with waste management startup, Garbage In Value Out (GIVO), to launch a zero-carbon recycling hub aimed at tackling plastic pollution and promoting environmental sustainability in Apapa to achieve the global target of net zero emissions by 2040.

Speaking at the official launch, Terminal Manager of APM Terminals Apapa, Steen Knudsen, emphasised that the project is part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, with a focus on environmental sustainability, education and healthcare in its host communities.

He said in line with the global goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, the Terminal is increasing its investments in environmental sustainability.

He said the new partnership with GIVO would significantly reduce CO₂ emissions from transportation and create job opportunities for Nigerians.

The Chief Executive Officer of GIVO, Victor Boyle-Komolafe, explained that the facility recycles approximately 300 kilogrammes of waste per day, which would help prevent up to 3,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year.

Boyle-Komolafe said this project also drives economic empowerment and has created over 50 indirect jobs and 15 direct jobs.

Also speaking at the event, the Coordinator for the Western Zone of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Gloria Anyasodo, commended the project and affirmed the agency’s commitment to partnering with both firms to maintain cleaner waterways.

The Head of Public Relations at Lagos Port Complex Apapa, Florence Onyelum, applauded the launch and encouraged community members to serve as agents of change in the fight against plastic pollution.

The Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy to the Lagos State Governor, Titilayo Oshodi, described the initiative as a powerful model for community-driven environmental impact.