The NZero Programme guides Nigerian businesses through every stage of their net zero journey, from first awareness of climate risk to internationally validated transition plans and tradeable carbon credits.
Whether your company is just starting to explore sustainability or ready to commit to science based targets, NZero gives you the structure, expertise, and partnerships to turn climate ambition into measurable action.
Our Three Pillar Approach
Our work rests on three connected pillars. Together they form a clear progression from understanding to action to impact.
1. Build Awareness and Capacity
We provide the foundational knowledge and practical training companies need to understand climate risk, identify opportunities, and prepare for serious commitment. Open to all companies, no prior experience required.
- Free webinars on climate fundamentals and net zero pathways
- Interactive workshops with practical tools and frameworks
- Personalised needs assessments to define your priorities
- Expert led training from SBTi, Moody’s Analytics, and Gold Standard
- Networking with peer companies and Nigerian climate leaders
2. Set Science Based Targets
For companies ready to commit, we provide the technical support to measure emissions accurately, design credible reduction strategies, and obtain international validation. This is where ambition becomes accountability.
- Carbon footprint calculation across Scope 1, 2, and material Scope 3
- Emission reduction strategy aligned with sector pathways
- Target setting aligned with climate science
- Independent validation through SBTi or Moody’s Analytics
- Annual audits and progress reporting
3. Generate Carbon Credits
Companies that have moved beyond their own footprint can develop projects that reduce or remove emissions at scale, generating verified credits for international markets. We provide end to end support from concept to issuance.
- Project design, feasibility assessment, and methodology selection
- Gold Standard registration and project documentation
- Independent verification and validation
- Carbon credit issuance, listing, and market access
How You Join
NZero offers two membership tiers so companies can enter at the level that matches their readiness and progress as their capabilities grow.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
- Best for: Companies beginning their sustainability journey.
- Includes: Educational resources, webinars, workshops, networking, and access to programme tools.
- Fees: Flexible, scaled to company size.
CORE MEMBERSHIP
- Best for: Companies ready for science based targets and validation.
- Includes: Everything in Associate, plus expert consultancy, SBTi and Moody’s validation, carbon project support, and annual audits.
- Fees: Tiered to company size, initially subsidised.
Most companies begin as Associate Members and progress to Core Membership when ready for validation.
Your NZero Journey
Every member moves through four structured stages, each with clear deliverables and dedicated support.
Engage
01.
Join the programme and complete a baseline assessment that maps your current emissions, sustainability practices, and organisational readiness. The output is a personalised programme plan.
Build
02.
Participate in workshops, training, and one on one advisory engagements with our technical partners. This stage builds the internal capability your team needs to sustain climate action long term.
Validate
03.
Develop science based targets and submit them for international validation through SBTi or Moody’s Analytics. Validated targets give investors, regulators, and customers verified confidence in your commitments.
Deliver
04.
Implement reduction initiatives, undergo annual audits, and for advanced members, develop carbon projects for credit issuance through Gold Standard. Progress is reported publicly through NGX channels.
Why Companies Choose NZero
- Internationally credible partnerships with SBTi, Moody’s Analytics, Gold Standard, and Africa Foresight Group
- Cost effective entry through initially subsidised programme fees
- Designed for Nigerian regulatory realities, sector mix, and growth ambitions
- First mover positioning alongside Nigeria’s pioneering cohort of validated net zero businesses
- Future ready compliance as validated targets become essential for capital, contracts, and customer relationships
Apply for membership, schedule a consultation, or join our next free webinar to learn more.