Rite Foods Limited has recorded significant improvements in its environmental sustainability performance, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, energy use and waste generation as part of its commitment to responsible manufacturing and climate action.
The company’s Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Ekuma Eze, disclosed this while presenting Rite Foods’ 2025 Sustainability Report to journalists, saying the report reflects the company’s commitment to transparency, environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.
Eze explained that although Rite Foods is not a publicly listed company and is therefore not under any regulatory obligation to publish sustainability reports, it voluntarily discloses its environmental, social and governance, ESG performance in line with its core values of integrity and accountability.
According to him, manufacturing activities naturally have environmental impacts, making it imperative for the company to continually adopt measures that minimise its ecological footprint while ensuring sustainable operations.
He said Rite Foods reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by five per cent between 2024 and 2025, while achieving a 23 per cent reduction in carbon intensity, adding that the company remains committed to attaining net-zero carbon emissions by 2060.
Eze noted that water conservation remains a major priority for the company because water is one of the most critical raw materials in beverage production.
He disclosed that through improved operational efficiency and responsible water management, Rite Foods achieved a 50 per cent reduction in water use across its operations during the period under review.
On energy efficiency, Eze said the company reduced its energy use ratio by seven per cent, despite increased production volumes, through the deployment of improved technology, operational efficiencies and best practices aimed at lowering carbon emissions.
The sustainability report also showed a 27 per cent reduction in solid waste generation, reflecting the company’s efforts to minimise waste and improve resource efficiency across its manufacturing processes.
Beyond reducing waste, Eze said Rite Foods is promoting a circular economy by recovering and recycling plastic waste through strategic partnerships.
He revealed that under the company’s “Rite on the Beach” initiative, implemented in partnership with Pop Beach Club, more than 42 tonnes of plastic waste were recovered from coastal communities across Lagos in 2025.
He added that through its collaboration with the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), over 800 tonnes of plastic waste were recovered from the environment, with 558.2 tonnes directly attributed to Rite Foods’ recycling efforts.
According to him, some of the recovered plastic materials were converted into school bags distributed to more than 2,000 pupils across schools in Lagos, Ogun and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, demonstrating how waste can be transformed into valuable educational materials.
Eze said the environmental milestones underscore Rite Foods’ determination to reduce its environmental footprint while supporting sustainable development through responsible manufacturing, resource conservation and strategic environmental partnerships.
He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to continuously improving its environmental performance through innovation, efficient resource management and investments that promote a cleaner and more sustainable future.