10 March 2022 09:41 am Views - 156
Prof. Priyan Mendis - Founder Chairman, Vice Chairman of Green Building Council of Sri Lanka Archt. Jayantha Perera, Damitha Basnayake - Electrical Engineer, Pathmananthan Thushan - Plant Engineer of Pyramid Lanka
The eco-friendly warehouse complex, constructed based on green design by Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt.) Ltd, a leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of edible oils and fats in Sri Lanka, won the Green Building Award.
It was awarded at the Green Building Awards Ceremony hosted by the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka. This operates under the auspices of the World Green Building Council, which works with over 25,000 organisations in over 100 countries.
The Pyramid Wilmar Warehouse Complex located at the Muthurajawela Industrial Park won the award for its adoption of the green concept. They recognised factors such as the use of eco-friendly raw materials, recycling of waste, proper disposal of waste, as well as the use of natural lighting and ventilation through the adoption of green design and a lush environment.
In addition, the installation of solar power systems on the roof of the building generates renewable energy.
“Our company constantly strives to ensure the sustainability of the resources we use. We look forward to continuing our eco-friendly efforts in the future as well. We consider it a privilege to be able to provide high-quality products and services to our customers with minimal impact to the environment,” said Managing Director Sajjad Mawzoon.
Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt.) Ltd was established in 2005 as a joint venture with Wilmar International, the leading agribusiness group in Asia, founded in 1991 and head-quartered in Singapore. Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt.) Ltd engages in the manufacturing and distributing of premium quality edible oils, bakery shortening, margarines and specialty fats and soya meat. They have attracted a wide market base through internationally recognised brands such as Masterline, Fortune and MeadowLea.