Ghana: Vivo Energy partners with World Vision to advance environmental conservation

Vivo Energy Ghana, the Shell Licensee, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Vision Ghana to jointly develop energy-efficient cookstoves for women in the East Gonja District of the Savannah Region as part of the Eco-Flame project.

The Eco-Flame project is set to train 200 women in eco-friendly cooking techniques, aiming to enhance environmental sustainability, reduce economic costs, and improve health outcomes in East Gonja. This initiative underscores Vivo Energy Ghana’s dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship, aligning with the organization’s Sustainability Framework.

The signing ceremony was held at Vivo Energy Ghana’s head office, where Jean-Michel Arlandis, Managing Director, signed on behalf of Vivo Energy Ghana, and Madam Laura Cristina DelValle, National Director of World Vision Ghana, signed on behalf of the organization.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana, Jean-Michel Arlandis, expressed his enthusiasm for the project.

He remarked, “It is with immense pleasure that I stand before you today as we embark on an exciting new chapter in our commitment to sustainability and community development. We gather today to formalize a partnership that represents our dedication to creating a more sustainable future for Ghana.”

“At Vivo Energy Ghana, our mission extends beyond providing energy solutions. We are deeply committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve and the environment we all share,” he added.

On behalf of World Vision Ghana, the National Director, Laura Cristina DelValle spoke extensively on the significance of the partnership and the positive impact it would have on local communities and the women who will be trained in the production of the eco-friendly cookstoves.

She emphasized the importance of sustainable practices and the role the Eco-Flame project would play in promoting environmental conservation and improving the livelihoods of women in the East Gonja District.

“We are very much delighted to partner Vivo Energy Ghana on such a life changing project that will not only help preserve the forest in Ghana and create job opportunities, but also improve the lives of these women who ordinarily have to inhale smoke on a daily basis, a practice which is harmful to their health, and I am glad we are able to mitigate this through the Eco-Flame project,” she noted.