Holcim (Lanka) Ltd (HLL), as the only green cement manufacturer in Sri Lanka, has sustained its commitment to the conservation of the environment as part of its operational policy throughout its longstanding tenure in the local market. Anchored to the triple bottom-line approach of creating value for People and the Planet, alongside profitability, the company places great emphasis on the protection and promotion of bio diversity as part reducing the environment footprint the company leaves behind.
Chalaka Fernando- Head of Sustainable Development of Holcim Lanka commented "We are true to the environment commitment of leaving the lowest footprint possible. In partnership with IUCN, the Animal Rescue Programme is yet another opportunity we take to stay true to this commitment. We believe in embedding this green culture into our corporate DNA, therefore every year we recognize and appreciate our employees’ effort made to conserving nature"
IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization and a leading authority on environmental and sustainable development. By leveraging on IUCN’s expertise, Holcim Lanka has achieved some exceptional results in four key bio diversity areas:
Prior to the mining process IUCN administers the inventory of bio diversity in the site. This involves surveying the species of plants and animals in the designated area. During this inventory taking, various species of animals were rescued by the HLLL team. About 2000 animals were captured and rescued in 2014. These are slow moving animals which are relocated in secure areas in accordance with their natural habitat. Holcim Lanka is perhaps the first and only corporate entity in Sri Lanka to conduct such a programme. Significantly, this has attracted employee interest and many Holcim Lanka employees volunteer to engage with this project.
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