Rite Foods Cuts Carbon Emissions, Invests ₦581.9 Million in Communities, Expands Clean Energy Adoption

Rite Foods Cuts Carbon Emissions, Invests ₦581.9 Million in Communities, Expands Clean Energy Adoption

Rite Foods Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and responsible business practices, reporting major gains in environmental performance, cleaner energy adoption and community development in its 2025 Sustainability Report, with over ₦581.92 million invested in social initiatives and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Rite Foods Limited, one of Nigeria's leading food and beverage manufacturers, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, announcing significant achievements in environmental stewardship, clean energy adoption and community development as part of its 2025 Sustainability Report.

The report highlights measurable progress in the company's sustainability drive, including a reduction of more than five per cent in greenhouse gas emissions, a 23 per cent improvement in carbon intensity, a 15 per cent increase in water-use efficiency and a 27 per cent improvement in solid waste management.

Presenting the report in Lagos on July 24, 2026, the Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Rite Foods Limited, Mr. Ekuma Eze, attributed the achievements to sustained investments in cleaner production processes, resource efficiency and operational excellence.

According to him, the company has continued its transition to cleaner energy, with natural gas now accounting for more than 93 per cent of its energy mix, while investments in renewable energy solutions are being expanded to support its long-term sustainability objectives.

Beyond its environmental initiatives, Rite Foods said it continues to generate socio-economic value by sustaining about 3,000 direct jobs and supporting over 12,000 indirect jobs across its value chain.

The company also disclosed that it invested more than ₦581.92 million in education, healthcare, youth empowerment, environmental projects and other community development programmes aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening host communities.

Eze described sustainability as a core pillar of the company's growth strategy and a key driver of long-term value creation.

"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," he said.

He added that the company would remain focused on innovation, transparency and continuous improvement to ensure its growth delivers lasting value to consumers, stakeholders and host communities.

According to Eze, Rite Foods has voluntarily aligned its sustainability disclosures with internationally recognised reporting frameworks, underscoring its commitment to responsible corporate governance, transparency and accountability.

Prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and incorporating elements of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, the 2025 Sustainability Report reflects the company's commitment to strengthening its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance in line with global best practices.

Rite Foods said it remains committed to driving sustainable innovation, creating shared value and setting new benchmarks for responsible manufacturing in Nigeria.

The company's product portfolio includes 13 variants of Bigi Carbonated Soft Drinks, Bigi Premium Drinking Water, five variants of Sosa Fruit Drink, Fearless Energy Drink, Rite Spicy Beef Sausage, Bigi Beef Sausage and Bigi Flex Sausage, all produced using modern manufacturing technology and world-class infrastructure.