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.