Effects of Employees’ Climate Change Awareness and Comprehension on Waste Management and Pollution Control in Selected Manufacturing Companies

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Climate change poses significant global challenges, particularly in manufacturing sectors, where waste generation and pollution are prevalent. This study examines the impact of climate change awareness and comprehension on waste management practices and pollution control measures among employees in selected manufacturing companies in Lagos State, Nigeria. Using the descriptive research design, 1200 respondents
were sampled from a population of 24,000 employees across three major firms in the food and beverages industry. Data were collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using linear regression. The findings reveal that climate change awareness significantly influences waste management practices (R2 = 0.145, β = 0.381, p < 0.05), accounting for 14.5% of the variance. Similarly, climate change comprehension significantly impacts pollution control effectiveness (R2 = 0.250, β = 0.500, p < 0.05), explaining 25% of the variance. Based on these findings, the study concludes that environmental education is critical to promoting sustainable practices within the manufacturing sector. The study recommends implementing comprehensive awareness programs and continuous training to enhance employees’ environmental knowledge and operational proficiency, thereby improving overall environmental performance and compliance with regulatory standards.