Hirdaramani apparel factory awarded Carbonneutral certification
The Hirdaramani Group's eco-friendly factory 'Mihila' has been
awarded CarbonNeutral(r) certification making it the first Apparel
Factory in Asia to achieve this distinction.
The certification is awarded by The CarbonNeutral Company, a global
provider of carbon reduction solutions. Achieving CarbonNeutral factory
certification required a detailed greenhouse gas assessment from the
Carbon Consulting Company, and a comprehensive programme of internal
energy efficiency measures, and external carbon offsets to compensate
for the remaining emissions. This announcement marks the first milestone
in an on-going process to assess and reduce the carbon footprint of the
factories across the Group.
This also marks a significant achievement for the Sri Lankan Apparel
Industry as it continues to build its position as a leader and flagship
destination for ethical and sustainable manufacturing. With increasing
consumer demand for 'green' products, sustainable manufacturing remains
a growth segment and being the first country in Asia to boast a
CarbonNeutral(r) factory adds to our competitive edge against regional
providers in addition to the prestige for Sri Lanka as a nation.
"Social responsibility has always been an essential philosophy at the
Hirdaramani Group and the environment has become a major part of this
agenda.
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