We focus on making a real difference to our people and the community in which we operate.
As Nigeria’s largest retailer, our commitment to sustainability is built on our workforce and the community we operate.
Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited is focused on laying the building blocks for eco-friendly values. Our sustainability initiatives are aimed at connecting the dots between our people and community by engaging in community service, and charitable initiatives, as well as promoting a clean and healthy environment.
We aspire to be Nigeria’s most accessible and affordable retailer and use our scale and bulk buying power to bring consumers consistently low prices on a wide range of food and household items every day;
We offer great job opportunities ensuring that our workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
We #ActForChange in the communities in which we operate by joining forces with local partners on high-impact social investment initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives.
Check out our Position Statements and Communities
OUR CONTRIBUTION TO
Social, Environmental, and Economy Sustainability
The environment and social sustainability are central to everything we do. There is a strong case to be made for conducting our business responsibly by striving to make affordable goods and services available to our customers and ensuring our employees’ interests remain a priority.
We are committed to expanding our operations and finding new ways to make a positive difference in the lives of our employees, customers, suppliers, communities, and the environment.
Environmental Sustainability
RSNL is committed to climate action through reduced emissions, energy efficiency, and adaptation. We aim to generate 30% of our energy from renewable sources by 2025, reduce diesel use, and invest in energy-saving systems. We support Nigeria’s NDCs and collaborate with stakeholders for lasting impact. On packaging, we promote circular economy practices by cutting waste, using sustainable materials, and supporting recycling—engaging employees, suppliers, and customers to build a culture of environmental awareness and shared responsibility.
Social commitments
We foster a safe, inclusive, and empowering workplace with zero tolerance for discrimination. Employees benefit from ongoing training, wellness programs, and work-life balance initiatives. Health and safety are priorities, supported by regular training and high hygiene standards. We reduce food waste through innovation, education, and community donations. Marketing is transparent and compliant to support informed choices. Procurement practices are socially and environmentally responsible, and we support local MSMEs through enterprise development and wider market access.
Governance Commitments
We uphold integrity, transparency, and zero tolerance for corruption in all operations. A strong Code of Ethics guides employee conduct, reinforced through training and audits. Misconduct can be reported anonymously via an independent whistleblowing channel. We ensure full compliance with laws and regulations through a dedicated Compliance Desk and automation tools. Ongoing engagement with regulators and industry stakeholders helps us adapt to evolving standards and promote a culture of ethical conduct and accountability across the retail sector.
OUR CORPORATE
Social investment initiatives
We are aware that we are part of a broader community and through our Corporate Social Investment Initiatives, we aim to build and support the resilience of the communities in which we operate while creating shared value for our stakeholders.
Communities are the foundation of our business’s success. They are our customers, suppliers, employees and ultimately our partners. We run empowerment and community development projects to enable economic participation. It’s more than just a responsibility for Shoprite; it’s a way of being, a constant and consistent #ActForChange to bring about meaningful change in local communities.
Driving a Circular Economy with Sustainable Packaging
At Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited (RSNL), we are passionate about building a sustainable future through the principles of a circular economy – eliminating waste and maximizing resources in every step of production and consumption. We applaud the Nigerian government’s initiatives to promote a circular economy, particularly Lagos State’s recent ban on single-use plastics, which came into effect on January 1, 2025.
In alignment with this visionary policy,
RSNL is taking bold steps to redefine our packaging approach:
Switching to Sustainable Materials
We are transitioning to eco-friendly, biodegradable, and renewable materials for our primary and secondary product packaging.
Promoting Recyclable Designs
By partnering with suppliers, we are prioritizing packaging designs that are easier to recycle, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
Investing in Local Recycling Infrastructure
RSNL is contributing to the development of local recycling systems to drive long-term sustainability.
Reducing Wasteful Packaging
We are actively cutting down on unnecessary packaging without compromising product
integrity.
Together, we can create a cleaner, greener future for Nigeria while demonstrating that sustainability is not just a responsibility – it’s an opportunity for innovation and progress.
OUR COMMITMENT TO
Sustainability
We Fight Hunger
Early Childhood Empowerment
Healthy Living
Local Farming
Support Entrepreneur
Gender Empowerment
Solar Panel
Food Looses and Waste
OUR
Stakeholders
Our stakeholders play an important role in the value creation process. However, each stakeholder group has unique interests and concerns, which we address through tailored engagements.
Being responsible towards our millions of customers.
Channels of engagement
- Traditional and new media channels, including television, radio, print and digital drive mass awareness.
- Daily in-store and online interaction.
- Xtra Savings money-back rewards and personalised offers.
Our focus
Looking after our more than 2000 people.
Channels of engagement
- Microsoft Teams, our internal direct digital communications platform, showed a 40.0% increase in the number of employees
who signed up. - Internal newsletters and various other direct information channels.
- Issues raised vary and are frequently linked to the particular individual’s area of operational responsibility. They are
addressed by operational management.
Doing the right thing.
Channels of engagement
- A dedicated CSI team engages with community members and organisations through our community projects.
Our focus
Ensuring business continuity.
Channels of engagement
- One-on-one supplier/buyer relationships and a dedicated onboarding process are key differentiators for RSNL.
- Our integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system provides the platform for managing our extensive
contractual arrangements and transactional interactions through a supplier portal.
Our focus
Investing for the future growth performance relative to peers.
Channels of engagement
- Segmental reporting: allowing investors to determine materiality and make informed decisions.
- Regular updates: sales growth updates via the JSE Stock Exchange News Service (SENS) (post-interim and year-end period close).
- Presentations: comprehensive webcasts and published financial results twice a year (interim and year end).
- AGM combined with first quarter sales update.
- Pre-close market call post the AGM aligned with first quarter sales update.
- Attendance at leading fund manager conferences: at least two South African-based fund manager conferences
and one international conference each year. - Shareholder engagement on all AGM matters, including remuneration policy and implementation ahead of AGM
with the Board and Remuneration Committee (RemCo) Chairman.
Our focus
Compliance: implementation of an electronic compliance survey and assessment tool with suppliers that provides a real-time view on compliance issues with immediate remedial action.
Channels of engagement
- Regulation and compliance are managed through a strict risk and compliance process with risk teams in all areas
of operation. - We participate in industry forums, strive to comply with regulations and provide information to proactively contribute to policy development.
Our focus
Continuing to focus on building strong union partnership and participation
Channels of engagement
- A healthy and robust relationship with our bargaining unit is a priority.
- Continuous consultation and engagement on relevant operational activities and changes. The onset of Covid-19
provided increased opportunity to interact with union representatives on shared challenges and solutions. - RSNL is the only Nigerian retailer that is a signatory with the UNIGlobal Union, promoting social dialogue in support of better management and trade union relationships.