Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC and Neptune Recyclers, subsidiaries of Aberdeen Holdings, was honoured at the Presidential Environment Awards 2024.
The ceremony was held at the BMICH and was organised by the Central Environment Authority under the Ministry of Environment, graced by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Ex-pack Corrugated Cartons PLC emerged as a beacon of excellence, securing the Silver Award in the category of Packaging Industry with Printing. CEO Riyaz accepted the accolade, marking a significant milestone in Ex-pack’s sustainability journey.
This award, along with previous recognitions such as the Green Manufacturing Award and the Eco-Friendly Packaging Award, underscores Ex-pack’s commitment to sustainable and innovative packaging solutions.
Neptune Recyclers, a subsidiary of Ex-pack, clinched the Bronze Award in the Solid Waste Recovery, Recycling, Disposal, or Processing Plant category. Managing Director Abdullah Kassim accepted the award, highlighting Neptune’s dedication to revolutionizing waste management and advancing recycling technologies.
Neptune’s achievements include exporting over 600,000 metric tons of wastepaper, generating over USD170 million, creating thousands of jobs, and being the first globally to receive Intertek’s Zero Waste to Landfill certification.
Aberdeen Group, the parent company of Ex-pack and Neptune Recyclers, integrates sustainability into all aspects of its operations. Both Ex-pack and Neptune Recyclers demonstrate that visionary leadership and a relentless pursuit of excellence can positively impact our environment, serving as an inspiration for prioritizing the well-being of our planet.
Aberdeen Holdings (Pvt) Ltd stands as a formidable conglomerate with an expansive reach across six diverse sectors, including pharmaceuticals, packaging and paper, commodities, transport and logistics, power generation, recycling and information technology.
With a commitment to excellence, the conglomerate encompasses fourteen thriving companies, including Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons, Expoteas, Expo Commodities, FitsAir, Bio Extracts, Neptune Recyclers, Lanka Commodity Holdings, Fits Express, Fits Retail, Damn Fine Coffee Roasters, Fits Cargo, Hienergy Services, Ruhunu Farms & Antler Foundry.
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