Green Transition and Carbon Footprint Reduction in the Hospitality Industry in Nigeria: A Systematic Review

This systematic review examined the hospitality industry in Nigeria, with a particular focus on how sustainable practices influence carbon footprints. According to the World Tourism Organization, the hospitality sector accounts for roughly 5% of global carbon emissions (UNWTO, 2023). Despite this industry’s significant economic contributions in Nigeria, the nation faces a unique confluence of challenges on its path toward environmental sustainability. These challenges range from economic constraints, such as limited access to green financing, to a complex regulatory landscape lacking clear and enforceable environmental directives for the hospitality sector. Additionally, infrastructural limitations, including an overburdened power grid, and cultural factors, such as ingrained consumption patterns, further complicate the transition.