By Progess Godfrey

Norrenberger Research is set to unveil a new report aimed at tracking how publicly listed companies in Nigeria perform on sustainability, marking a significant step towards standardising Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) assessments in the country.

The Nigerian Corporate Sustainability Report (NCSR), scheduled for launch on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, is described as a first-of-its-kind benchmarking tool designed to evaluate sustainability performance across listed firms.

The report, set to launch annually, introduces a structured, data-driven framework to measure corporate performance on key ESG indicators, providing a more consistent and comparable basis for assessing sustainability practices across sectors at a time when such considerations are gaining prominence in investment and corporate decision-making.

According to the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Norrenberger, Tony Edeh, “For too long, sustainability has been discussed without a consistent basis for measurement. What this report does is introduce a level of transparency and accountability that allows performance to be assessed more objectively.”

He added that the initiative is expected to contribute to broader conversations around corporate governance, responsible business practices and long-term value creation within Nigeria’s private sector.

Edeh said the launch event, themed “Strengthening Sustainable Practices in Corporate Nigeria,” would bring together senior executives, regulators, investors and policy leaders, and would feature the presentation of the report, among others.

Norrenberger Research noted that the NCSR goes beyond voluntary disclosures by offering a measurable framework that highlights both progress made by companies and areas requiring improvement.