Rite Foods Limited has restated its dedication to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by adopting sustainable innovations across its manufacturing operations.
This was disclosed while hosting reporters on a tour of Rites Foods Limited Energy Centre in Ososa, Ogun State, as part of activities that marked this year’s World Ozone Day. Olufemi Ajileye, General Manager, Operations, Rite Foods Limited, speaking during the tour, said the company is determined to set the pace in sustainable manufacturing with world-class processes that conserve energy, protect the environment, and cut carbon emissions.
At its factory, the company deployed fully automated systems, energy-efficient technologies, renewable energy, and advanced carbon-free infrastructure—all designed to safeguard the ozone layer and minimize its ecological footprint.
Ekuma Eze, Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Rite Foods Limited, explained that sustainability was embedded in the facility’s design. According to him, the company’s unique energy mix—92per cent gas, 6.5per cent diesel, and 1.5per cent solar—alongside low-emission technologies has kept its carbon intensity below 800gCO₂/lpb, far lower than the industry average of 1,300–2,500gCO₂/lpb.
Eze said, “This demonstrates our commitment to cleaner energy sources, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and protecting the ozone layer.”
Ajileye added that the factory’s cooling plant is equipped with advanced safety systems that ensure zero ammonia leaks and eliminate harmful emissions. This, he said, not only protects the environment but also guarantees the highest standards of product quality and safety.
Beyond factory operations, the company extends its environmental stewardship through its CSR pillars—Education, Youth Empowerment, Environmental Stewardship, and Community Development (EYEC). Its flagship programme, RiteOnTheBeach, has championed ecological conservation along Lagos’ coastlines by promoting plastic waste recovery, recycling, and community-led clean-ups that generate jobs and fund school supplies for children in underserved communities.
These initiatives, the company noted, reflect its commitment to circular economy practices that reduce waste, empower communities, and protect future generations.
Rite Foods’ efforts have not gone unnoticed. The company was recently named Food Company of the Year 2024 at the Independent Media Awards. Its portfolio—which includes 13 Bigi Carbonated Soft Drink variants, Bigi Premium Drinking Water, Sosa Fruit Drink in five flavours, Nigeria’s No. 1 Fearless Energy Drink, and Rite Spicy Beef & Bigi Beef Sausage Rolls—continues to refresh millions of consumers nationwide, proudly produced to world-class standards.
