Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC) has released its 2024/25 Sustainability Report, themed “Making a CLEAR Difference,” reinforcing its commitment to responsible business practices, environmental stewardship, and positive community impact across Nigeria.
Anchored on its sustainability pillars of People, Planet, and Progress, the report provides a comprehensive overview of SBC’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance over the past financial year. It highlights key achievements across environmental management, social impact, and corporate governance, while underscoring the company’s ongoing efforts to embed sustainability into its core operations.
Covering the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the report documents activities across SBC’s head office and operations in Aba, Abuja, Benin, Enugu, Ibadan, Ikeja, Ilorin, Kaduna, and Kano. It marks the company’s first comprehensive ESG disclosure, offering stakeholders a clear view of its priorities, progress, and impact.
To ensure credibility and global relevance, the report aligns with leading frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards, alongside applicable local guidelines. Data presented in the report was sourced from internal systems and operational records across SBC’s nationwide facilities, with validation processes in place to ensure accuracy and reliability.
As one of Nigeria’s leading beverage manufacturing companies, SBC recognize the responsibility
to minimize negative environmental footprint, enhance the well-being of people and
communities, and drive positive change across its value chain.
As such, the company’s sustainability efforts are guided by its Corporate Sustainability and CSR Policy, championed by its Executive Management, and supported by a framework that integrates environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and strong governance practices into the core business operations, ensuring that sustainable practices are embedded across all levels of the company.
Speaking on the report, Managing Director Sari El-Khalil said, “Our annual sustainability report reflects our deliberate and sustained efforts to operate responsibly while creating meaningful impact. We recognize that sustainable growth is critical not only to our business but also to the communities we serve. This report demonstrates our progress, our challenges, and our unwavering commitment to building a more sustainable future.”
Key highlights from the report include progress in water stewardship, waste management, and community engagement, alongside continued investments in sustainable production processes. The company also maintains a strong focus on employee well-being, ethical business practices, and strategic partnerships that drive long-term impact.
Commenting further, Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs, Nkemdirim Agboti, noted “Sustainability is not a standalone initiative for us; it is embedded in how we operate and make decisions every day. Over the past year, we have strengthened our environmental and social impact programs, ensuring that our actions today contribute to a more resilient and inclusive future.”
The report reflects extensive cross-functional collaboration, incorporating inputs from multiple departments, stakeholder engagements, and rigorous review processes to ensure transparency, relevance, and accountability.
Also speaking, Head of Sustainability, Lovelyn Okoye, emphasized the company’s impact-driven approach, “What excites us most is the opportunity to translate sustainability into real, tangible outcomes. Beyond compliance and frameworks, we are investing in solutions that improve lives, clean water, waste reduction, employee well-being, and community partnerships. Each initiative is part of a bigger story: one where business success and societal progress are inseparable. We invite everyone to explore this report and witness how these efforts are shaping a more sustainable tomorrow.”
The report further highlights SBC’s alignment with global sustainability frameworks and local regulatory standards, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and accountability. Through continued collaboration with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and host communities, the company aims to scale its impact and contribute meaningfully to national development.
At the core of SBC’s strategy is a strong focus on environmental sustainability. The company continues to implement cleaner energy solutions, advance circular economy initiatives, strengthen waste and effluent management systems, and invest in technologies that support growth while reducing environmental impact. These efforts are guided by its Energy and Emission Reduction Roadmap and supported by governance structures that empower employees to drive continuous improvement.
