Closing the loop between environmental policy and ground-level execution.
We are a circular enterprise combining technical environmental consulting with centralized material recovery infrastructure. Based in Abuja, we help enterprises, development partners, and institutions eliminate waste liabilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and cultivate sustainable value.
Built to solve the disconnect between strategy and physical recovery
UpwardEco Ltd was established to address a persistent gap across African markets: while organizations eagerly commit to ESG targets and environmental compliance, they consistently lack the specialized, auditable infrastructure required to recover waste and verify outcomes.
What began as grassroots environmental stewardship has grown into an integrated circular ecosystem. From our Central Material Recovery Hub in Jikwoyi, Abuja, we process post-consumer polymers, industrial fabric offcuts, and packaging materials—converting them into compliant industrial raw materials and upcycled lifestyle accessories via AURA Store.
By coupling physical recovery operations with rigorous advisory aligned with ISO 14001:2026 standards, we provide corporations and development financiers with transparent, verifiable impact data.
Institutional Snapshot
- Corporate Status
- Registered Ltd
- Headquarters
- Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
- Operations Hub
- Jikwoyi Extension Hub
- Core Focus
- Audits, Recovery, ESG
Accredited environmental consultancy actively delivering services to enterprise accounts, financial institutions, and federal regulatory bodies.
Empowering verifiable sustainability through action
To eliminate waste, reduce operational costs, and build auditable environmental compliance for enterprises and communities through rigorous audits, inclusive capacity building, and reliable circular infrastructure.
An inclusive, regenerative circular economy
A continent where waste is treated as a strategic national resource, landfill leakage is minimized, industrial materials retain endless economic value, and green livelihoods flourish across local communities.
The Values Driving Our Execution
Every audit we perform, recovery partner we onboard, and curriculum we teach reflects four non-negotiable principles.
Sustainability
We protect the planet for future generations through measurable circular systems and ground-truth recovery.
Innovation
We convert waste liabilities into high-grade economic inputs, circular lifestyle goods, and smart tech.
Community
We build inclusive value chains that generate dignified livelihoods, youth employment, and women-led enterprise.
Integrity
We anchor every audit, recovery metric, and report in verifiable, audit-ready ESG truth.
Meet the Management Team
Multidisciplinary practitioners combining technical geology, biology, laboratory research, and financial management.
Muhammed Sanusi
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Executive Leadership
Geologist and environmental management specialist leading enterprise circular systems, ISO 14001:2026 audit frameworks, and national environmental compliance advisory.
Bethel Clement
Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer
Technology & Research
Leads technical development, resource recovery engineering, and digital systems (SendWaste, Sort & Crush) connecting field aggregation with automated reporting.
Mariam Olabode
Chief Financial Officer
Finance & Strategy
Drives commercial strategy, financial modeling, capital allocation, and unit economics across UpwardEco's recovery hubs and commercial ventures.
Fatima Ibrahim
Head of Research & Lab Testing
Technical Research
Science laboratory technologist managing material characterization, composite prototyping, and quality assurance across recovered polymers and textiles.
Strategic Advisory Board
Industry executives and sustainability leaders who support institutional governance, capital partnerships, and scaling.
Francis Oguaju
Strategic Policy & Corporate Advisory
Ecosystem Governance
Ijeoma Igwebike
Business Strategy & Circular Growth
Enterprise Development
Accreditations & Industry Frameworks
Our operations, data capture, and training are anchored in acknowledged environmental standards and institutional memberships.
Partners & Supporters
We collaborate with regional accelerators, digital infrastructure providers, and retail partners to scale material diversion across West Africa.
Ready to optimize your corporate footprint?
Whether you are seeking full-facility waste audits, CSR partnerships, or material recovery supply agreements, our team is ready to assist.