NSE adopts GRI G4 in 2015 sustainability report

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced adoption of 2015 sustainability report titled “Ushering in a new era of sustainability in the Nigerian market place”.
The report according to the NSE demonstrates how the exchange showcases the importance of sustainable business practices in delivering value and supporting economic growth.
The report, which is in accordance to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 Guidelines aligns with the exchanges corporate social responsibility framework and covers the four key impact areas it has devoted attention and resources.
The according to the Nigerian bourse include market place, community, workplace and environment.
Commenting on the report, the Chief Executive Officer of the NSE, Mr. Oscar Onyema, said that “as we strive to create durable wealth for our stakeholders, the NSE continues to highlight the importance of sustainable business practices in delivering value and supporting economic growth. In 2015, we continued the holistic implementation and integration of the NSE Corporate Sustainability Strategy into our day-to-day operations, in order to effectively manage risks and business development opportunities. While we are pleased to report that we have held ourselves accountable to the highest standards, we are also intensifying our advocacy efforts to support the integration of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) imperatives in the Nigerian capital market”.