Ex-pack CEO Riyaz with Silver award

Managing Director Abdullah Kassim with the Bronze award presented to subsidiary Neptune Recyclers

Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC and Neptune Recyclers, subsidiaries of Aberdeen Holdings, were honoured with awards at the Presidential Environment Awards 2024. 

The awards ceremony, held at BMICH and organized by the Central Environment Authority under the Ministry of Environment, was graced by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. 

Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC secured the Silver Award in the category of Packaging Industry with Printing. CEO Riyaz accepted the accolade, marking a significant milestone in Ex-pack’s sustainability journey. 

Neptune Recyclers, a subsidiary of Ex-pack, clinched the Bronze Award in the Solid Waste Recovery, Recycling, Disposal, or Processing Plant category. Managing Director Abdullah Kassim accepted the award, highlighting Neptune’s dedication to revolutionizing waste management and advancing recycling technologies. 

Neptune’s achievements include exporting over 600,000 metric tons of wastepaper, generating over US$ 170 million, creating thousands of jobs, and being the first globally to receive Intertek’s Zero Waste to Landfill certification.

Aberdeen Group, the parent company of Ex-pack and Neptune Recyclers, integrates sustainability into all aspects of its operations. The awards ceremony at BMICH was a testament to the impact of innovative and sustainable practices. Both Ex-pack and Neptune Recyclers demonstrate that visionary leadership and a relentless pursuit of excellence can positively impact our environment, serving as an inspiration for prioritizing the well-being of our planet.

With a commitment to excellence, the conglomerate encompasses fourteen thriving companies, including Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons, Expoteas, Expo Commodities, FitsAir, Bio Extracts, Neptune Recyclers, Lanka Commodity Holdings, Fits Express, Fits Retail, Damn Fine Coffee Roasters, Fits Cargo, Hienergy Services, Ruhunu Farms & Antler Foundry. Aberdeen Holdings employs over 1,300 dedicated professionals, impacting over 1.2 million lives.