Lankem Agro wins Cleaner Production Award

In a night filled with glitz, glamour and recognition to hard work, Lankem Agro took to the stage as a recipient of the prestigious Cleaner Production BronzeAward in the medium category, at a ceremony held recently, at Galadari Hotel. Damith Vitharana, Director/COO Lankem Agro said, “Cleaner production is motivated by environmental imperatives but also makes economic sense as it increases production efficiency while minimizing waste and emissions”

Members of Lankem Agro with the award

Lankem Agro is a fundamental part of Lankem Ceylon PLC, a fast growing player in the diversified conglomerate sector. The Lankem Group has been building value and creating wealth for over forty five years in Sri Lanka. Spanning over twenty five subsidiaries and working in nine major industries where they have endeavored to be key players.

Being pioneers in the Agro Chemical industry in Sri Lanka, Lankem Agro has remained the undisputed market leader over the past decade; showing sure sign of commitment to pioneering development in this field. This award is yet another feather to their hat. Their factory which was initially located in Ekala was the recipient of several Merit Awards such as, TheNational Quality Award, National Safety Award, Industrial Safety Award and anSilver Award from NCPCto name a few. The subsequent relocation of their factory under the Gamata Karmantha Mahinda Chinthanaya programme has them furnished in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in the Makandura Industrial Zone who is the recipient of this award.

The NCPC was established in 2002 by UNIDO. Their aim is to assist industries to operate more efficiently with minimum harm to the environment. Cleaner Production (CP) also known as Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) is the tool promoted by NCPC to assist industries to achieve this goal. As a member of the global network of UNIDO/UNEP Cleaner Production Centres, NCPC-SL works closely with UNIDO and UNEP to promote the adaptation and adoption of Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production methods, technologies and systems by enterprises and other organizations in the country.

“Over the years we have maintained world class standards by continuously improving product quality standards, environmental standards, health and safety of our staff, we are aware that quality, environment and safety are of the utmost importance in this field as we continuously strive to push forward. We owe a big thank you to our staff, for their cooperation and dedication in setting the standards to receive this award ” added Vitharana.