Accra: Mr Seidu Issifu, the Minister of State in charge of Climate Change and Sustainability, has paid a courtesy call on the management of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST Energies), as part of ongoing stakeholder engagements with key institutions in Ghana's energy sector.
According to Ghana News Agency, the visit included high-level discussions with Madam Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie, the Deputy Managing Director, aimed at strengthening collaboration between government institutions and strategic energy sector players such as BOST Energies. The engagement provided a platform to explore how BOST Energies can align its operations with Ghana's climate change and sustainability agenda.
A statement issued to the Ghana News Agency noted the Minister's emphasis on the Government's commitment to promoting environmentally responsible practices within the energy sector, particularly in emissions reduction, energy efficiency, and the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions. The Minister highlighted the strategic role BOST Energies plays in ensuring national energy security and maintaining adequate fuel reserves for the country.
Mr Issifu encouraged management to adopt innovative and climate-smart measures, including partnerships with the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability through its Inter-Ministerial and Technical Working Groups. He noted that integrating climate-friendly technologies and strengthening safety standards would enhance resilience and prevent environmental pollution nationwide.
Further, the Minister underscored the importance of promoting electric vehicles in Ghana to reduce emissions and create opportunities within the carbon credit market to generate revenue. He reiterated the significance of inter-agency collaboration in achieving Ghana's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and referenced Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, explaining that it provides opportunities for international carbon market mechanisms and carbon credit trading to support sustainable development and revenue mobilisation.
Madam Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie, the Deputy Managing Director, thanked the Minister for the engagement, describing it as timely and impactful in advancing the Government's sustainability and carbon market agenda. She briefed the Minister on the company's ongoing projects, including efforts to decarbonise BOST's operations and initiatives undertaken in collaboration with key institutions to improve operational efficiency and environmental performance.
Madam Bondzie reaffirmed the company's commitment to supporting national climate goals and pledged to work closely with the Minister's Office to implement sustainable practices across its operations while contributing to economic development. The discussions also covered opportunities for capacity building, policy alignment, and technical support to ensure BOST Energies contributes meaningfully to Ghana's climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Both parties agreed on the importance of sustained collaboration to promote sustainable development within the energy sector. The engagement concluded with a shared commitment to building a resilient and environmentally sustainable energy sector that supports Ghana's development objectives while safeguarding the environment for future generations.