Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has strengthened its sustainability drive with major environmental and community-focused achievements, including cleaner energy adoption, reduced emissions and increased social investment, as revealed during the presentation of its 2025 Sustainability Report in Lagos on 24 July 2026.
The Rite Foods sustainability drive reflects the company’s continued effort to integrate environmental responsibility, operational efficiency and community development into its long-term business strategy.
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Presenting the report, Mr Ekuma Eze, Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Rite Foods Limited, said sustained investments in cleaner production methods, resource management and improved operational practices contributed to the company’s progress during the year.
The company recorded a reduction of more than five per cent in greenhouse gas emissions, a 23 per cent improvement in carbon intensity, a 15 per cent rise in water-use efficiency and a 27 per cent improvement in solid waste management.
Rite Foods also expanded its transition towards cleaner energy sources, with natural gas now accounting for more than 93 per cent of its energy mix.
The company said it is continuing to explore renewable energy solutions as part of its wider ambition to reduce its environmental impact.
Beyond environmental performance, the company reported continued contributions to employment and community development.
Mr Godfrey Ojo, Head, Internal Audit; Mrs Oluyemi Lawal-Daki, Head, Legal Services & Company Secretary; Mr Ekuma Eze, Head, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability; Dr. Eustace Onuegbu, President, Independent Network for Corporate Social Responsibility; and Dr Zainab Obaro, Strategic Senior Human Resource Business Partner, all of Rite Foods Limited, during the presentation of the company’s 2025 Sustainability Report at the corporate head office in Lagos.
Rite Foods currently supports about 3,000 direct jobs and more than 12,000 indirect jobs through its wider value chain.
The company also invested over ₦581.92 million in education, healthcare, youth empowerment, environmental programmes and other community initiatives aimed at improving social outcomes in the areas where it operates.
“Sustainability has become a defining pillar of Rite Foods’ growth strategy and a key driver of long-term value creation,” Eze said. “Every milestone we have achieved reflects our resolve to operate responsibly, reduce our environmental footprint, create shared value for our stakeholders and contribute meaningfully to national development.”
He added that the company would continue prioritising innovation, transparency and continuous improvement as it pursues responsible growth.
Rite Foods has voluntarily aligned its sustainability reporting with internationally recognised frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and elements of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
The move highlights the company’s focus on accountability and global best practices in environmental, social and governance reporting.
The latest sustainability report comes as businesses worldwide face growing expectations to demonstrate measurable action on climate responsibility, resource efficiency and social impact.
Through continued investment in sustainable manufacturing, technology and community initiatives, Rite Foods aims to strengthen its position as a responsible Nigerian company with global ambitions.
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The company’s product portfolio includes Bigi Carbonated Soft Drinks, Bigi Premium Drinking Water, Sosa Fruit Drink, Fearless Energy Drink, Rite Spicy Beef, Bigi Beef and Bigi Flex Sausages, manufactured through modern production systems and advanced infrastructure.
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