Abstract
Carbon emissions (C02) from manufacturing companies contribute significantly to the volume of atmospheric Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) that trigger climate change. Mitigating climate change has become necessary because of the effects it has on social, economic and environmental outcomes. The minutest action taken against climate change can reduce its devastating impacts. Hence, this study assesses the strategies used by manufacturing companies in mitigating climate change. The study location is Ota, Nigeria. In this paper, a quantitative research approach was adopted with questionnaires distributed to participants at a climate change workshop, which is analysed using statistical techniques. The results show, among others, that all the respondents are aware of climate change and the most common source of climate change knowledge is the mass media. Moreover, most of the respondents describe climate change as a rise in global temperatures. Waste reduction, waste recycling, and waste reuse are the most common climate change mitigation strategies adopted by the manufacturing companies. Other mitigation strategies include: use of energy-saving bulbs in offices and factories and switching off electrical appliances when not in use. Although the findings indicate that the manufacturing companies are taking some steps to mitigate climate change, a lot still has to be done in reducing carbon emission levels, particularly during the manufacturing process. It is also essential that manufacturers use renewable energy sources as alternative power instead of diesel generators so that the volume of atmospheric carbon in the region can be reduced considerably. The role of government in driving emission reduction is also emphasised. The study provides baseline data that can be used in the development and implementation of policies on regional climate change mitigation strategies.
Highlights
Manufacturing companies constitute one of the major engines of social and economic development in many countries
Waste recycling, and waste reuse are the most common climate change mitigation strategies adopted by the manufacturing companies
Improper disposal of waste from manufacturing companies constitute a threat to environmental sustainability. [8] noted that poor waste management practices lead to ecoimbalance of the earth's systems and triggers chemical reactions which pollute the environment [9,10]
Summary
Manufacturing companies constitute one of the major engines of social and economic development in many countries. Manufacturing companies are one of the major producers of atmospheric Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). These gases trigger climate change which results in extreme weather conditions, drought, melting of ice caps, rise in sea level and other humanitarian crises. According to [3], manufacturing companies contribute significantly to global anthropogenic greenhouse gases. The upsurge in climate change knowledge and awareness globally has increased government, consumers and public pressure on producers of greenhouse gases to cut down on C02 emission, thereby forcing manufacturing companies to rethink their processes. With a forecast of C02 emissions increasing by 50-150% in 2050 [11], mitigating climate change becomes a crucial step in minimising the incidence of fatalities associated with climate change
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