Hirdaramani awarded Gold Flame for energy efficiency

The Hirdaramani Group was awarded the Gold Flame at the recent Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards. The awards were part of the National Energy Week Exhibition organised by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) and were presented by President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the BMICH.

The award recognises the Group's success in reducing its carbon footprint via a series of measures to reduce energy consumption. With a strong focus on environmental responsibility woven into their corporate culture Hirdaramani has made many advances towards driving green manufacturing processes. The drive to reduce energy consumption across the Group has involved a range of practices including the use of renewable energy, natural and energy efficient lighting and evaporative cooling systems, as well as a focus on incorporating more efficient manufacturing processes ensuring less energy wastage.

Their eco-friendly factory Mihila has reduced its total energy consumption by 48 percent and is the first apparel factory to receive a LEED Gold Award from the US Green Building Council.