In a bold move to align innovation with environmental stewardship, Hydrogen Payment Services has launched a groundbreaking e-waste sustainability initiative that transforms discarded electronic devices into a greener planet—literally.
With Nigeria generating over 500 tons of electronic waste annually, ranking as the largest e-waste producer in West Africa, Hydrogen is addressing this silent but growing threat with an innovative program that goes beyond responsible disposal. Through a new tree-planting scheme, the company will plant a tree for every kilogram of electronic waste processed, turning environmental risk into regenerative action.
“At Hydrogen, we understand that progress must be responsible,” said Kemi Okusanya, Managing Director, Hydrogen Payment Services. “We are not just collecting waste—we are actively restoring the environment. This is sustainability in action.”
Key Features of the Initiative:
- E-Waste Collection Hub: A dedicated drop-off point at Hydrogen’s headquarters enables traceable and secure disposal of obsolete tech like POS terminals, card readers, and routers.
- Tree-for-Waste Exchange: For every kilogram of e-waste collected, a tree is planted—ensuring direct environmental renewal.
- Staff Education & Advocacy: Internal training programs emphasize environmental responsibility and help embed sustainability in Hydrogen’s corporate culture.
- Audited Impact Metrics: Every stage of the process is tracked and reported, contributing to Hydrogen’s broader ESG goals and carbon credit ambitions.
By working with certified recycling partners, Hydrogen ensures the safe processing of harmful e-waste, while spotlighting a circular economy model that reduces harm and promotes reforestation.
“This is not a one-off,” Okusanya continued. “It’s how we build, operate, and lead—with the planet in mind. Our journey to influence is as much about innovation as it is about impact.”
Hydrogen’s sustainability roadmap reflects a future-forward ethos that integrates financial technology and environmental responsibility. The e-waste-to-tree initiative is the latest in a series of actions the company is taking to champion a cleaner, more conscious fintech industry.
As digital transformation accelerates across Africa, Hydrogen is calling on other players in the ecosystem to rethink waste, renew the planet, and reimagine the role of technology in sustainable development.