The publishing of NGC’s 4th consecutive annual Sustainability Report signals the Company’s unwavering commitment to completely integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in its business operations. The Report gives a transparent account of NGC’s economic, environmental, and social impact for 2020. The report works in tandem with the Company’s strategic shift towards building sustainability and data-driven decision making - the importance of which became even more apparent while tackling the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the only state company to produce a sustainability report, NGC recognises its responsibility in upholding this standard of accountability to our stakeholders and well as the environment. The 2020 Report not only monitors the progress NGC has made in developing a solid framework of sustainability, but is also a testament to the transformation of its corporate identity to become a change agent for economic, social, governance and environmental sustainability within the energy sector and by extension, the wider Trinidad and Tobago.
According to NGC President Mark Loquan, the year 2020 provided NGC with the unique opportunity to test and prove its resilience, as well as to foresee, manage and recover from disruptions of global proportions. The report is a record of the efforts and achievements of NGC’s sustainability priorities which are informed by our strategic pillars. The publication discusses NGC’s corporate performance in the areas of Governance; Human Capital; Health, Safety, Security and Environment; Asset Integrity; Local and International Growth and Corporate Social Responsibility, which were all included in previous reports. Furthermore, in the 2020 Report NGC’s Green Agenda was added as a focal point for capturing the key initiatives in the green energy space of both NGC and its subsidiaries.
On the inclusion of the Green Agenda, Mr. Loquan remarked, “NGC is not daunted by the challenges we currently face, as it provides an opportunity for creativity and innovation. We have recognised the need for transformative thinking and decisive action to reframe our business objectives and growth strategies to remain agile in this period of energy transition. NGC is embracing the new energy future through our Green Agenda thrust, which will be a key driver for us on the road to sustainability. The year 2020 highlighted the resilience and ability of our employees to adapt through technology and teamwork, for which we are most grateful. It is this same spirit of innovation and focus which will also be necessary for developing the ‘Green’ future. “
NGC’s 2020 Sustainability Report is now available to the public and can accessed within the Publications section of NGC’s website, or via the link https://ngc.co.tt/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ngc-sustainability-report-2020.pdf