Nigeria’s leading beverage bottling business, SevenUp Bottling Company, has commenced a green environment initiative to plant 2,500 trees across the country.

The initiative tagged: “One Staff One Tree,” was flagged off in partnership with the Lekki Estates Residents & Stakeholders Association (LERSA), and EcoRestoration Foundation (ERF), along the Lekki – Epe Expressway, Lagos, in commemoration of the 2024 World Environmental Day. Commenting on the initiative, the Managing Director, Seven-Up Bottling Company, Ziad Maalouf, highlighted the importance of trees in the green environment drive.

“As a company that operates within the FCMG industry, with a keen focus on inspiring and refreshing Nigerians, we are also committed to the sustainability of the environment in which we operate. Trees are pivotal to combating climate change, enhancing ecological resilience, improving air quality, and fostering a greener urban environment.

“In line with this year’s World Environmental Day theme: “Land Restoration, Desertification & Drought Resilience,” our One Staff One Tree initiative is our way of contributing to the green environment process and is a testament to SBC’s love for Naija and the dedication to protecting the environment and promoting a culture of sustainability,” Maalouf said The “One Staff One Tree” initiative was launched with key stakeholders and dignitaries within the industry present to witness the commencement of the project.

Head, Legal & Corporate Affairs, Seven-Up Bottling Company, Nkemdirim Agboti, shared that the company was donating 1,000 trees to the Lekki million tree planting project while extending the initiative to other states simultaneously