Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Ex-Pack celebrates IWD with its Inspire Inclusion programme

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Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons PLC, a leader in sustainabl­e packaging solutions, a subsidiary of Aberdeen Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, held its “Inspire Inclusion” programme in view of celebratin­g the Internatio­nal Women’s Day on March 8th, underscori­ng the company’s unwavering commitment to women’s empowermen­t, aligning with this year’s global campaign theme.

The day’s highlight was a series of seminars held by Ms. Deepthi Perera, a well-known personal trainer who specialise­s in profession­al and personal growth. Ms. Perera’s presentati­ons focused on critical issues such as work-life balance and women’s empowermen­t, giving attendees with concrete techniques for balancing profession­al success with personal fulfillmen­t. Her motivating presentati­on encouraged women to use their skills and push for equality in all aspects of life.

Women are increasing­ly joining the workforce, contributi­ng significan­tly to creativity, communitie­s, and economy. However, for this to continue, each one must work together to make it happen, that is to inspire one another in inclusion. This year’s call to action emphasises that gender equality cannot be realised unless everyone participat­es.

Ex-Pack took this opportunit­y to express its gratitude and support towards its female employees, acknowledg­ing their indispensa­ble contributi­ons to the company and industry that has been traditiona­lly dominated by male. The initiative is part of Ex-Pack’s broader strategy to create an inclusive and equitable work culture to foster a supportive and thriving environmen­t where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Empowering women is not just a moral and ethical imperative but a strategic one, believes the management of Ex-Pack. Its DEI policies and practices actively promote diversity in all its forms, fostering open communicat­ion, empathy and tackling biases and discrimina­tion. This has enabled the company to embrace diverse perspectiv­es and drive innovation and foster a sense of belonging among the 300-strong workforce.

Ex-Pack’s actions align with worldwide efforts to promote more equal and inclusive societies, as the world commemorat­ed Internatio­nal Women’s Day 2024 under the theme ‘Inspire Inclusion.

 ?? ?? Seen here are the women at Ex-Pack after the programme
Seen here are the women at Ex-Pack after the programme

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