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British American Tobacco Nigeria (BAT Nigeria) has reported a 99 per cent waste recycling rate, a 42 per cent reduction in freshwater withdrawal and five years of zero waste to landfill at its Ibadan factory, highlighting its sustainability efforts in industrial operations.
The company disclosed this yesterday as it marked World Sustainability Day 2026, themed, “Building Systems That Support Both People and the Planet.”
According to BAT Nigeria, its Ibadan factory has maintained its zero-waste-to-landfill record since 2021, while achieving 100 per cent Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification since 2022.
The factory also operates a 1.4-megawatt solar power installation completed in 2023, as part of efforts to diversify its energy sources, improve operational efficiency and reduce its environmental footprint.
The company said its sustainability initiatives also include the reuse of treated wastewater on-site and the transition of its operations to compressed natural gas (CNG), with diesel retained for contingency purposes.
It added that the initiatives were complemented by workplace safety measures, with the Ibadan factory recording three consecutive years without a lost-time injury between 2022 and 2024.
BAT Nigeria is also working towards sourcing more than 50 per cent of its operational energy from low-carbon sources, while identifying digital innovation, operational efficiency and employee safety as key elements of its sustainability strategy.
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Speaking on the initiative, the Director of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs at BAT Nigeria, Ruth Owojaiye, said sustainability must be integrated into everyday decisions, operational processes and long-term investments to deliver lasting benefits for people and the environment.
“Our progress across energy efficiency, water stewardship, waste management and workplace safety demonstrates the value of translating this responsibility into practical action. The challenge is to sustain that progress, measure our impact and continuously improve how we create value for our people, our business and the environment,” she said.
Owojaiye said businesses needed to move beyond isolated environmental interventions towards systems that support continuous improvement, responsible resource management and safer working environments.
She added that sustained investment in innovation and efficient resource use would be critical to addressing environmental challenges and strengthening industrial performance.
“The future of sustainability depends on the systems we build today. We must continue to find better ways to use resources, reduce waste, protect people and apply innovation to the challenges before us,” she said.
She noted that World Sustainability Day provided an opportunity for businesses to assess their environmental and social impact and strengthen accountability in delivering measurable sustainability outcomes.
