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  • Rite Foods Restates Commitment to Greenhouse Gas Reduction

    Rite Foods Restates Commitment to Greenhouse Gas Reduction

    Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has restated its commitment to environmental stewardship by driving innovations that continue to minimize greenhouse gas emissions in its manufacturing operations.

    The company made the commitment Thursday while conducting newsmen around its energy Centre at its factory in Ososa, Ogun State, as part of activities to commemorate World Ozone Day.

    General Manager, Operations Olufemi Ajileye, said the company will continue to raise the bar in sustainable manufacturing with world-class processes that conserve energy, protect the environment, and reduce carbon emissions.

    At its state-of-the-art factory, the company has deployed fully automated systems, energy-efficient technology, renewable energy and advanced carbon-free infrastructure designed to safeguard the ozone layer. This reflects Rite Foods’ unwavering commitment to eco-friendly operations.

    Ekuma Eze, Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, said the company built sustainability into the design of its world class production facility, starting from an energy strategy with a unique energy mix: 92% gas, 6.5% diesel, and 1.5% solar.

    According to him, the company’s use of low-emission technologies and infrastructure has ensured that its carbon intensity is way below 800gCO₂/lpb, well below the industry average of 1300–2500 gCO₂/lpb, giving Rite Foods one of the lowest emission levels in the sector.
    “This demonstrates our commitment to cleaner energy sources, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and protecting the ozone layer,” said EZE.

    Ajileye further noted that the company’s cooling plant is equipped with advanced safety systems that ensures zero ammonia leaks, thus zero harmful emissions. This not only protects the environment but also guarantees the highest standards of product quality and safety for people and the planet.

    Rite Foods’ environmental stewardship goes beyond factory operations. Through its CSR pillars—Education, Youth Empowerment, Environmental Stewardship, and Community Development (EYEC)—the company continues to invest in sustainable programmes that touch lives. Its flagship initiative, RiteOnTheBeach, has made significant strides in ecological conservation, especially along Lagos’ coastline communities. The programme promotes plastic waste recovery, recycling, and community-led clean-ups that create jobs and fund school supplies for children in underserved coastal communities.

    These efforts underscore Rite Foods’ commitment to circular economy practices that reduce waste, empower communities, and protect future generations.

    Rite Foods was named Food Company of the Year 2024 at the Independent Media Awards. Its product portfolio—13 Bigi Carbonated Soft Drink variants, Bigi Premium Drinking Water, Sosa Fruit Drink in five flavours, Nigeria’s No. 1 Fearless Energy Drink, and the Rite Spicy Beef & Bigi Beef Sausage Rolls continues to refresh and inspire millions, proudly produced to world-class standards.

  • Rite Foods clears Plastics from Tarkwa Bay Beach, through CSR Initiative ‘Riteonthebeach’

    Rite Foods clears Plastics from Tarkwa Bay Beach, through CSR Initiative ‘Riteonthebeach’

    …Encourages Innovative Recycling 

    In its quest for a greener environment, sustainability, and the protection of aquatic life along shoreline communities in Lagos, Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s food and beverage manufacturer, continued its ongoing initiative of cleaning up plastics from beaches through its award-winning program ‘Riteonthebeach.’ A recent clean-up exercise was held at Tarkwa Bay Beach on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

    Rite Foods’ sustainability journey is highlighted by its impactful initiative known as ‘Riteonthebeach.’ This initiative, launched in collaboration with Popbeachclub, an eco-resort in Lagos, focuses on cleaning up plastic waste from beaches. Since its inception in August 2021, ‘Riteonthebeach’ has effectively removed more than 180,000 pieces of plastic from coastal areas. This vital program extends beyond just cleanup efforts; it encourages local residents to actively engage in plastic collection and establishes systems for recycling as a means of creating jobs and enriching the community. The funds generated from this initiative are used to provide school supplies for the children living along the Lagos shorelines.

    Seleem Adegunwa, the Managing Director of Rite Foods, aptly emphasised their shared mission, stating, “We are committed to promoting innovation, supporting sustainability, and creating a cleaner environment through collaborative efforts.”

    This event shows Rite Foods’ dedication to preserving aquatic life and promoting a sustainable environment. This event brought attention to the importance of wetlands in the Ilado area of Lagos State, which play a crucial role in the ecosystem by supporting migratory birds and serving as fish nurseries. Unfortunately, these wetlands face threats from plastic pollution and sand dredgers.

    Mr. Akin Disu, the Founder of Popbeachclub stated, “It is important for people to recognise that plastics are not mere rubbish; they hold value and can be recycled. They should be collected from the environment rather than being disposed of in wetlands to protect the fish and migratory birds that inhabit those areas.”

    He further highlighted that children in coastal areas bring 22 plastic bottles collected by their parents to school daily. The students with the most plastics collected in a term are given scholarships. Women in the community then process these bottles as part of a job creation initiative. He called for a widespread adoption of such practices, not only in coastal areas but also in cities, where separating plastics at their source and recycling them can prevent environmental pollution.

    Rite Foods’ dedication to cleaning Lagos shoreline communities was praised by Disu, who encouraged other organisations to follow their lead. Beyond their well-known product lineup, which includes award-winning variants of the Bigi carbonated soft drink brand, premium Bigi Premium Water, Fearless energy drink, Sosa fruit drink, Bigi, and Rite Sausages, Rite Foods is playing a vital role in supporting sustainable initiatives. They also organise training sessions to empower recyclers in Lagos to employ innovative approaches to recycling.