MAS wins multiple awards at Presidential Environmental Awards

MAS Holdings won seven of the top awards in both the Apparel and Textile sectors at the recently concluded Presidential Environmental Awards held in Colombo.

Seven of the MAS facilities applied and were recognised for their efforts and their commitment to sustainability from having basic policies and data gathering to engineering more impactful waste, energy and water saving projects. Auditors also applauded the fixed and regular culture building initiatives carried out by MAS which help both their staff and their communities appreciate and support the environment better, MAS said in a media release.

Each facility scored extra points for specific sustainable solutions and standards such as ISO 14064, solar power projects, biogas facilities, water and energy efficiency measures, sustainable product lines and biodiversity projects.

“MAS has a clear sustainability vision it calls the Change Inside where it seeks to generate more renewable energy than it uses by 2025 and reforest 25,000 acres - 100 times the space of its operational footprint. It has also set out clear goals to reduce energy and water usage as well as to become zero toxic in all products and processes,” the release added.

Organised and audited by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) the Presidential Environmental Awards seeks to reward the individuals, institutions, organizations and activities which have made unique contributions to the field of environmental conservation and protection.

MAS Holdings is the largest apparel and textile manufacturer in South Asia and says it has a global reputation for an ethical and sustainable working environment.