Global Park opens first Green Warehouse in Sri Lanka

24 Feb '12

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In keeping with the highest international standards for green construction, the complex utilised recycled concrete, steel, asphalt and other materials in its construction to ensure significant environmentally-friendly benefits and features that ensure the lowest carbon footprint for a facility of this size.

“We have placed significant stress on energy consumption and the lighting used also ensures lower levels of carbon dioxide and 60 per cent reduction in consumption. All paints, adhesives, sealants and coatings used were chosen with an eye on the emission levels of volatile organic compounds, while carpeting and furniture are made from recycled materials,” said Priyanka Dissanayake – General Manager of Global Park.

“There are many discussions in various forums to transform Sri Lanka into a logistics hub given the strategic location of the country in the international maritime route. Not only has Global Park already achieved the status as the first Logistics Hub in the country, we are delighted to see the opening of the very first Green Warehouse in Sri Lanka and commend them for taking a bold step in investing in this venture which is another first in the industry here, said Mr.Induka Ranawaka, Marketing Manager, Global Park.”

We are also happy that this venture will bring in additional revenue and other benefits to the country” , Mr.Induka Ranawaka further stated.

Industry heavy weights such as Hirdaramani, Brandix and MAS Holdings are large suppliers to M&S and with the addition of the Green Warehouse Complex by Global Park, Sri Lanka will be an important base for Marks & Spencer.

Elaborating further on the ground-breaking venture Dissanayake added: “We are proud to be at the forefront in the effort to protect our environment as well as continuing efforts to develop a greener business climate to protect our customers' business. Many of the aspects of 'green' business in a supply chain are related to greater productivity, which is always a goal of supply-chain management. The success of this venture we hope will encourage many other retailers of the calibre of M & S to look at Sri Lanka in a positive manner and attract them to work with us.”

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