Rite Foods Deepens Sustainability Drive, Cuts Emissions, Invests ₦581.9m in Community Development
Rite Foods Limited has reinforced its position as a leader in sustainable manufacturing, recording significant environmental gains, accelerating its transition to clean energy, and investing over ₦581.92 million in community development initiatives as part of its long-term sustainability agenda.
The leading Nigerian food and beverage company unveiled its 2025 Sustainability Report in Lagos, highlighting remarkable progress in environmental stewardship, operational efficiency and social impact, while reaffirming its commitment to responsible business practices and sustainable growth.
According to the report, Rite Foods achieved a reduction of more than five per cent in greenhouse gas emissions, improved carbon intensity by 23 per cent, increased water-use efficiency by 15 per cent, and enhanced solid waste management by 27 per cent during the year under review.
Presenting the report on Friday, July 24, 2026, the company’s Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Mr. Ekuma Eze, attributed the achievements to sustained investments in cleaner production technologies, resource efficiency and operational excellence.
Eze disclosed that natural gas now accounts for over 93 per cent of the company’s energy mix, reflecting its steady transition to cleaner energy sources, while investments in renewable energy continue to expand in line with its long-term sustainability goals.
Beyond its environmental accomplishments, Rite Foods continued to make meaningful socio-economic contributions by sustaining approximately 3,000 direct jobs and supporting more than 12,000 indirect jobs across its value chain. The company also invested over ₦581.92 million in education, healthcare, youth empowerment, environmental sustainability and other community development initiatives, further strengthening its impact on society.
“Sustainability has become a defining pillar of Rite Foods’ growth strategy and a key driver of long-term value creation. 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,” Eze stated.
He added that the company remains committed to innovation, transparency and continuous improvement, ensuring that its growth continues to deliver lasting benefits to consumers, host communities and other stakeholders.
Eze further noted that Rite Foods has voluntarily aligned its sustainability reporting with globally recognised standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and elements of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, underscoring the company’s commitment to transparency, accountability and global best practices.
The 2025 Sustainability Report reflects Rite Foods’ unwavering dedication to advancing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance while setting new benchmarks for responsible manufacturing in Nigeria.
Rite Foods’ award-winning portfolio includes the 13 variants of Bigi Carbonated Soft Drinks, Bigi Premium Drinking Water, the five variants of Sosa Fruit Drink, the market-leading Fearless Energy Drink, as well as Rite Spicy Beef, Bigi Beef and Bigi Flex Sausages, all produced with world-class technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing infrastructure.
Photo Caption 1: From left: Mr. Godfrey Ojo, Head, Internal Audit; Mrs. Oluyemi Lawal-Daki, Head, Legal Services & Company Secretary; Mr. Ekuma Eze, Head, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability; 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 its corporate head office in Lagos.
Photo Caption 2: From left: 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 its corporate head office in Lagos.