Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC), the authorised bottling partner of the Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria, has been honoured with the Best Sustainability Project of the Year award at the 2024 edition of The Industry Awards. The recognition was for its recently commissioned Packaging Collection Hub in Apapa, Lagos, an initiative that exemplifies NBC’s commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices.

The ceremony, held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in, Lagos, was organised by Industry Newspaper. The yearly event celebrates excellence in branding and marketing, spotlighting organisations and individuals making significant contributions to West Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and marketing ecosystem.

This year’s theme, “Understanding Changing Consumer Preferences in a Troubled FMCG Space,” highlighted the importance of innovation and adaptability in the face of economic challenges and evolving consumer demands.

Accepting the award on behalf of NBC, the Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director, Oluwasoromidayo George, expressed deep appreciation to the organisers, describing the recognition as a powerful motivation to do even more.

She reaffirmed NBC’s commitment to sustainability-driven innovation, noting that the Packaging Collection Hub was designed to boost recycling rates, promote sustainable packaging practices, and reduce environmental impact.

She emphasized that the award underscores the company’s dedication to “collect the equivalent of 100nper cent of packaging for recycling or reuse by 2030.