Marking its fifth year as a CarbonConscious company, apparel group, Bodyline, renewed its certification making it the first sustainability milestone under its new leadership, the company said in a press release.
The Company recently appointed Dinesh de Silva as CEO to spearhead Bodyline’s operations, and joining him on the directorial board is Surath Chandrasena, who has been appointed as Director Finance and Sustainability of Bodyline. Bodyline, comprising four factories, was one of the first Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers to be certified as CarbonConscious, with the company’s third plant located in Pimbura setting a new benchmark by being the first in the group of factories to be certified CarbonNeutral, the company claimed. The certification was awarded by The Sustainable Future Group (SFG).
“Stepping into a leadership role in a company which continues to demonstrate its commitment towards protecting earth’s life and compensating for its impact on the planet is a privilege,” said CEO Dinesh de Silva.
CEO, Carbon Consulting Company, Sanith de S. Wijeyeratne said, “The emissions produced by Bodyline’s factories have significantly and steadily declined in comparison with its production levels, with a notable increase in performance and productivity.”