By Ayomide Otitoju
Rite Foods Limited, a leading Nigerian food and beverage manufacturer, has reiterated its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and environmental stewardship, highlighting innovations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.
The company restated this pledge on Thursday during a facility tour of its Energy Centre in Ososa, Ogun State, organized for journalists as part of activities to mark World Ozone Day.
Olufemi Ajileye, General Manager of Operations, said Rite Foods is committed to raising the bar in eco-friendly production through world-class processes that conserve energy, protect the environment, and cut carbon emissions. He noted that the company’s fully automated factory deploys renewable energy systems, energy-efficient technologies, and carbon-free infrastructure designed to safeguard the ozone layer.
Ekuma Eze, Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, explained that sustainability was embedded into the design of the company’s factory, with an energy mix of 92% gas, 6.5% diesel, and 1.5% solar. According to him, this approach has helped the company maintain a carbon intensity of less than 800gCO₂/lpb, significantly lower than the industry average of 1,300–2,500 gCO₂/lpb.
“This demonstrates our commitment to cleaner energy sources, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and protecting the ozone layer,” Eze said.
Ajileye also disclosed that the company’s cooling plant is fitted with advanced safety systems to prevent ammonia leaks, ensuring zero harmful emissions and guaranteeing both environmental protection and product safety.
Beyond factory operations, Rite Foods integrates environmental stewardship into its corporate social responsibility framework under the pillars of Education, Youth Empowerment, Environmental Stewardship, and Community Development (EYEC). Its flagship programme, RiteOnTheBeach, has advanced ecological conservation along Lagos’ coastal communities by promoting plastic waste recovery, recycling, and clean-up initiatives that also generate jobs and provide school supplies for underserved children.
Rite Foods’ sustainability track record recently earned it the Food Company of the Year 2024 award at the Independent Media Awards. Its product range includes 13 Bigi Carbonated Soft Drink variants, Bigi Premium Drinking Water, Sosa Fruit Drink, Fearless Energy Drink, and Rite & Bigi Sausage Rolls—all proudly produced to world-class standards.
