UNIDO commends Brandix's Green Apparel Factory

UNIDO Director General Dr. Kandeh Yumkella tours the Brandix factory, Seeduwa

UNIDO Director General Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, who toured the Brandix Group's Platinum-rated Green Apparel Factory at Seeduwa on Friday, June 11th, has commenced it as an example of sustainable production.

Dr. Yumkella was in Sri Lanka to deliver the keynote address at the 9th Asia Pacific Roundtable for Sustainable Consumption and Production.

Dr. Yumkella said: "Promoting clean and sustainable industrial development is at the heart of everything that UNIDO advocates. We are pleased with the commitment to environmental sustainability that is built into the Brandix Green Factory at Seeduwa. I recommend this factory as an example of sustainable production to manufacturers across industries and geographical boundaries."

Brandix Director Ajit Johnpillai said "Brandix is privileged to host an eminent global advocate of sustainable industry of the stature of Dr. Yumkella.

The Brandix Group is working closely with UNIDO on a chemical leasing initiative that will contribute to sustainability and we are deeply appreciative of the organisation's assistance."

The Brandix Group's initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at manufacturing locations would reduce carbon footprint by 17 per cent by December 2010. The target is to reduce carbon footprint by 30 per cent over the next two years.