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Tokyo Cement Group wins Gold and Silver for sustainable leadership in construction

03 Oct 2024 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

Tokyo Cement Group recently had the honor of reaffirming its Sustainable Leadership status in the Construction Industry by winning two awards at the Annual Green and Sustainability Awards 2024. 
The company’s revolutionary new product, Tokyo Superset Multi-Purpose Mortar, received the Gold Award, whilst its innovative solution, Pervious Concrete from Tokyo Supermix (Pvt) Limited; the Group’s Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) business unit, secured the Silver Award in Sustainable Products and Systems category at the awards ceremony organized by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB).
The 12th World Construction Symposium and Green and Sustainability Awards Night hosted by CIOB and the University of Moratuwa, offered a unique platform to share knowledge and insights on promoting sustainable built environments .It was followed by the Annual Green Awards ceremony, which recognizes outstanding sustainability efforts in the Sri Lankan construction industry, with the aim of promoting sustainable practices, foster innovation and inspire others.


These two ground-breaking and revolutionary products winning the topmost accreditation at the Annual Green Awards stands proof of Tokyo Cement’s continuous commitment to environmental sustainability. Over the years the Tokyo Cement Group, being Sri Lanka’s largest manufacturer of cement, concrete, and cement-based value-added products, has received multiple accolades in recognition of its standard-setting sustainability practices that have transformed the local construction industry.
The Tokyo Superset Multi-Purpose Mortar that was decorated in Gold at the Annual Green Awards 2024 is a revolutionary cement mortar application, which was introduced as an environmental-friendly and highly efficient solution for brick/block laying, internal and external plastering, and floor rendering. It is a pre-blended, ready-to-use solution that only requires the addition of water to apply, as opposed to the troublesome traditional method of preparing cement mortar.
In addition to significantly reducing wastage compared to traditional mortar preparation, the Carbon Footprint of Tokyo Superset Multi-Purpose Mortar is reduced further due to its special formula that uses non-toxic organic additives, graded manufactured sand and blended hydraulic cement, which also has a lower carbon footprint compared to that of Ordinary Portland Cement. The reduction in labor costs and time is further enhanced by improved coverage, spreadability, workability, and thin coat application features of the T SUPERSET Multi-Purpose Mortar, which collectively enhances application efficiency.
Pervious Concrete by Tokyo Supermix won the Silver Award in recognition of its unique mix design that allows water to infiltrate through its surface onto the underlying soil.