Cenpower cleans Sega Beach - Collects over 200 tonnes of waste

Cenpower Generation Ltd (Cenpower), owner of the Kpone Independent Power Plant (KIPP), has held the second edition of the KIPP Clean Project at the Sega Beach in Kpone in the Greater Accra Region. 

The event formed part of the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability through the protection of marine ecosystems.

The event brought together over 200 volunteers, including employees of Cenpower Generation Ltd, Cenpower Operations and Services Ltd (Cenops), Ecostar Limited, staff of the Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly (KKMA), and local community members.

The organisers engaged the services of Ecozoil, a company with expertise in mechanised beach cleaning and waste management services, to maximise the collection of waste from the Sega shoreline.

The initiative is focused on addressing the persistent issue of plastic and waste pollution along the shoreline of the Sega Beach.

Over 200 tonnes of waste, including plastic materials, bottles, and other non-biodegradable materials, were 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. 

Community

Speaking at the event, the Board Chairman of Cenpower, Samuel Nana Brew-Butler, highlighted the company’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement.

“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,” he said.

The Chief Executive of Cenpower, Theophilus Sackey, reiterated the significance of the exercise, saying “this initiative is part of Cenpower’s corporate and social responsibility to our community.

This project is not only about cleaning a beach; our goal is to build a legacy of care for our environment and engaging with our community in meaningful ways.”

The acting Plant Manager of Cenops, Kwaku Asiedu Larbi, said supporting the KIPP Clean initiative aligned with Cenops’ commitment to operational excellence and corporate responsibility.

“As the operational arm of Cenpower, our responsibility goes beyond energy provision. It encompasses the well-being of the communities in which we operate.

Environmental sustainability is central to our mission, and initiatives like the Sega Beach clean-up allows us to actively demonstrate this commitment,” he said.

Environment

The Presiding Member of the KKMA, William Nuertey Josiah, commended Cenpower for its leadership in driving environmental sustainability.

“We are grateful for Cenpower’s initiative and proud to partner with them on this important project. The environmental challenges we face require collective action, and Cenpower is setting a strong example,” he said.

A Non-Executive Director of Cenpower, Dr Jimmy Heymann, thanked the participants for making the 2024 edition of the KIPP Clean Project a success.

In addition to the beach clean-up exercise, key executive and management members from Cenpower, together with representatives from Cenops and the KKMA, took part in a coconut tree planting ceremony along the shoreline to combat soil erosion, foster biodiversity, and create a sustainable, green coastline for future generations.

The effort was to symbolise Cenpower’s commitment to long-term environmental restoration and the enhancement of coastal resilience.