Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC) has officially released its annual sustainability report, themed “Making a Clear Difference”, reaffirming its commitment to responsible business practices, environmental stewardship, and positive community impact across Nigeria.
The report which reinforces commitment to “People, Planet and Progress”, provides a comprehensive overview of SBC’s sustainability performance over the past financial year, highlighting key achievements across environmental management, social impact, and corporate governance. It underscores the company’s continued efforts to embed sustainability into its core operations while delivering value to stakeholders and contributing to national development priorities.
Speaking on the report, the Managing Director of Seven-Up Bottling Company, Sari El-Khalil stated: “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.”
A key highlight of the report includes SBC’s advancements in water stewardship, waste management, and community engagement initiatives, as well as ongoing investments in sustainable production processes. The company also continues to prioritize employee well-being, ethical business practices, and partnerships that drive long-term impact.
The Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs at SBC, Nkemdirim Agboti at Seven-Up Bottling Company added: “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. This report is a testament to our progress and a roadmap for continuous improvement.”
This milestone report is the result of extensive collaboration across SBC’s sustainability team and multiple departments within the organization. It reflects months of data gathering, stakeholder engagement, cross-functional alignment, and rigorous review processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and relevance. The report is a collective expression of commitment, discipline, and purpose across the business.
Reflecting on the broader implications, Lovelyn Okoye, Head of Sustainability at Seven-Up Company, commented: “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 also reflects SBC’s alignment with global sustainability frameworks and local regulatory standards, reinforcing transparency and accountability in its operations. Through strategic collaborations with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and host communities, SBC continues to scale its impact and drive meaningful change.
Seven-Up Bottling Company’s annual sustainability report is now available for download on the company’s website: www.sevenup.org/SBC Sustainability Report
