Union Chemicals Lanka clinches Bronze at Environmental Awards
Union Chemicals Lanka clinched the Bronze award at the Presidential Environmental Awards held recently. This event was organized by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) at Nelum Pokuna Theatre under the distinguished patronage of the President.
The first and foremost reason for Union Chemicals Lanka PLC to be the pioneer in the chemical manufacturing sector in Sri Lanka, is that the company focused on developing innovative technologies, while changing its attitude of thinking for better methodologies.
In order to ensure this, all company operations are conducted conforming to ISO 14001:2015 Environment management system standard integrated with ISO 9001:2015 Quality management system standards, supported by Responsible Care guidelines applicable to chemical manufacturing.
Considering ‘green manufacturing’ as ‘sustainable manufacturing’ in harmony with Environment, Union Chemicals Lanka PLC Managing Director Gamini Gunasekera stated that the company manufactures only water based products considering its commitment towards sustainability. “The company continuously strives to use eco-friendly raw materials by replacing conventional raw materials focusing on environment protection, employee health and safety at workplace”.
Taking steps beyond manufacturing, the company has taken measures to conserve the energy through adaptation of energy conservation management standards to minimize the consumption of natural resources in order to save for future generations. Use of renewable energy, calculating water footprint and carbon footprint, life cycle assessment, green reporting and adhering to globally harmonize system are in support of thereof,