Brandix first apparel maker in the world to get ISO 50001

28 Jul '11

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Enterprise-wide energy conservation initiatives at Brandix have resulted in a reduction of CO2 and CO2 equivalent emissions from 86,322 MT in 2008 to 71,936 MT in 2010, shrinking the Group's carbon footprint by 17 per cent. By the end of 2011, the Group expects to reduce emissions to 66,000 MT, despite expansion of manufacturing capacities.

A sophisticated web-based real-time monitoring system built on the EnteliWEB platform enables Brandix management to track energy and water consumption and Greenhouse Gas emissions at manufacturing facilities on a single screen dashboard, ensuring that reduction targets are being met and maintained.

The Brandix Group is on target to achieve its goal of a 30 per cent reduction of its carbon footprint by 2012, with 2008 as the base year. In a symbolic demonstration of support to the cause, Brandix associates recently marked World Environment Day by travelling to their workplaces by carpooling, walking or using public transport. An estimated reduction of 800 kg of carbon emissions was achieved through this initiative, an amount which takes 20 days for a hectare of rain forest to absorb.

Brandix has consistently been at the forefront of national and global efforts to adopt eco-friendly manufacture. It was honoured with the country's apex award for energy conservation at the first ever Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards in 2010. The Group now has three LEED certified facilities in Sri Lanka.

The pioneer of the concept of 'total solutions' in Sri Lanka's apparel sector, Brandix is a preferred solutions provider to some of the world's leading apparel brands, including Victoria's Secret, PINK, Gap, Banana Republic, Marks & Spencer, Lands' End, Tommy Hilfiger, Hanes, Express, H&M, Old Navy, Intimissimi and Tesco. The Group specializes in casual bottoms, underwear, lounge and sleepwear, bras, textiles, knitted and woven fabrics, sewing and embroidery thread, accessories and hangers, and also offers wet processing, finishing and fabric printing.

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