Sustainability & Responsibility
UNOC is committed to managing Uganda's petroleum resources sustainably — balancing economic value with environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Building Ugandan skills, suppliers, and communities
Our Focus Areas
National Content
Maximizing the participation of Ugandan citizens, businesses and goods in the petroleum value chain.
- →Local supplier development programmes
- →Skills transfer and capacity building
- →Joint ventures with international service companies
- →Supplier database for Ugandan-registered businesses
Health, Safety & Environment
Operating to the highest international HSE standards across every project and partnership.
- →ISO-certified safety management systems
- →Zero-incident operating culture
- →Continuous environmental monitoring
- →Emergency preparedness and response drills
Environment & ESG
Protecting Uganda's biodiversity and aligning with global Environmental, Social and Governance principles.
- →Environmental Impact Assessments for all projects
- →Biodiversity offset programmes
- →Climate-resilient operations
- →Transparent ESG reporting
Community Impact
Partnering with host communities to deliver shared, lasting socio-economic benefits.
- →Community development programmes
- →Education and scholarships
- →Healthcare facility support
- →Livelihood restoration for affected persons
By the Numbers
Scholarships awarded
Local suppliers engaged
Community projects
Projects with EIAs
Aligned with the SDGs
Our corporate strategy resonates with the Sustainable Development Goals agenda 2015–2030. UNOC's interventions contribute to at least 11 out of 17 SDGs, including:
No Poverty
Creating value for all Ugandans through petroleum resource management.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Promoting local procurement and supplier development strategies.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Developing foundational infrastructure including refinery, industrial parks, and EACOP.
Climate Action
Enhancing HSSE performance and aligning with climate action goals.
Partnerships for the Goals
Multi-stakeholder initiatives strengthening sustainable partnerships.
UNOC contributes to 11 of 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Explore Our Detailed ESG Commitments
View targets, progress against 2030 goals, and the global frameworks we report against.
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