Olajumoke Agbetanmije Takes New Role as Sustainability Specialist at Seven-Up Bottling Company
The beverage industry stands at a critical crossroads today. Global brands now face immense pressure to balance profitability with planetary health. Seven Up Bottling Company (SBC) has long understood this delicate equilibrium. Their recent appointment of Olajumoke Agbetanmije as Sustainability Specialist marks a significant strategic milestone. This move signals a deeper commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) excellence.
Corporate sustainability professional Olajumoke Agbetanmije has been appointed Sustainability Specialist at Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC), marking a new step in her career within environmental and governance leadership in Nigeria’s beverage industry.
The appointment follows her previous role as Sustainability Analyst at the company, where she contributed to environmental reporting and sustainability initiatives aligned with global Environmental, Social, and Governance frameworks.
Her promotion highlights Seven-Up Bottling Company’s continued focus on strengthening internal sustainability expertise and improving its environmental impact.
Advancing Sustainability Strategy at Seven-Up
In her new position, Agbetanmije will support the company’s sustainability strategy and oversee initiatives focused on responsible business practices.
During her tenure as Sustainability Analyst, she played a key role in data collection and ESG reporting, helping the company align with international sustainability standards.
She also supported recycling and circular economy programmes aimed at reducing waste and improving environmental outcomes across the company’s operations.
These initiatives form part of the growing commitment by major consumer goods companies to integrate sustainability into corporate strategy.
Career Growth Within Seven-Up Bottling Company
Agbetanmije joined Seven-Up Bottling Company in 2023 as a People and Culture Management Trainee before advancing through several roles within the organisation.
Her career progression within the company includes:
- People and Culture Management Trainee
- Learning and Development Analyst
- Sustainability Analyst
- Sustainability Specialist
Her experience across human resources, learning development, and sustainability has given her a broad understanding of organisational strategy and employee engagement.
The company said this combination of people-focused leadership and data-driven sustainability expertise positions her to contribute meaningfully to its long-term environmental goals.
Professional Background and Sustainability Expertise
Before joining SBC, Agbetanmije gained experience across administration, operations, and sustainability focused roles.
Her career path includes positions at:
- Dufil Prima Foods, where she worked as a logistics and procurement trainee
- Providence Recycling Inc., where she served as an operations assistant
- Recycle Edge, where she later became Head of Administration and Advisory before advancing to Business Associate.
In these roles, she contributed to administrative systems, organisational performance initiatives, and sustainability-oriented projects.
Academic Qualifications
Agbetanmije holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from Lagos State University.
She also earned an Executive Master’s degree in Sustainability and Bio Circular Economy from Rome Business School, Nigeria, strengthening her expertise in environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Her academic background supports her growing role within corporate sustainability and ESG management.
Growing Focus on ESG in Corporate Nigeria
Her appointment reflects a broader shift among Nigerian companies toward stronger environmental and governance practices.
Across industries, businesses are investing in sustainability professionals to manage issues such as:
- waste reduction and recycling programmes
- climate and environmental reporting
- ethical supply chains
- corporate governance compliance
For companies in the consumer goods sector, sustainability strategies are becoming increasingly important as regulators, investors, and consumers demand responsible production and environmental accountability.
Outlook
As organisations place greater emphasis on environmental and social impact, sustainability leadership roles are expected to become more prominent across corporate Nigeria.
With her expanded responsibilities, Agbetanmije is positioned to contribute to Seven-Up Bottling Company’s environmental initiatives while supporting the company’s broader sustainability agenda.
