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Cenpower Generation Ltd (Cenpower), owner of the Kpone Independent Power Plant (KIPP), has successfully held the second edition of its KIPP Clean Project at the Sega Beach on 21st September 2024. This event reaffirms the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability through the protection of marine ecosystems. The clean-up event, held at Sega Beach in Kpone, brought together over 200 volunteers, including employees from Cenpower Generation Ltd, Cenpower Operations and Services Ltd. (Cenops), Ecostar Limited and members of the Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly (KKMA), as well as local community members. To maximize the collection of waste from the Sega shoreline, the services of Ecozoil, a company with expertise in mechanized beach cleaning and waste management services was also engaged in this year’s event. The initiative is focused on addressing the persistent issue of plastic and waste pollution along the shoreline of the Sega Beach. During the exercise, a total of over 200 tons of waste, including plastic debris, bottles, and other non-biodegradable materials was collected from the Sega Beach.

The KIPP Clean Project is aimed at fostering environmental and social well-being in the Kpone community where Cenpower’s operational activities is situated. Speaking at the event, Mr. Samuel Nana Brew-Butler, the Board Chairman of Cenpower, highlighted the company’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement. He stated that “Our mission goes beyond powering Ghana’s future. We are committed to making a lasting, positive impact in our host community, Kpone. For nearly a decade, Cenpower has been a key player in the energy sector, and through initiatives like this, we reaffirm our dedication to environmental sustainability and the well-being of the communities we serve. This project reflects our long-term commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen and a true partner in community development.”

The Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) for Kpone Independent Power Plant (KIPP) provides the overall framework for identifying and managing potential health, safety, environmental, social and security risks, impacts and opportunities associated with the construction and commissioning phase.

This approach is aligned with KIPP environmental and social commitment, local and international regulatory compliance requirements, Good International Industry Practices (GIIP) and designed to achieve continual improvement.

During the period under retrospect Cenpower Generation Company Limited carried out environmental and social activities in line with KIPP commitments to sustainable development.