National, November 28th, 2023: Brandix India Apparel City Pvt Ltd (BIAC), one of the largest dedicated apparel and textile manufacturing parks in Asia has been conferred with the prestigious Greentech Environment Award 2023 in the Environmental Excellence Category by the Greentech Foundation. This recognition underscores BIAC’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.
The award was presented to BIAC by Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, Dr. Arup Kumar Misra, Chairman of Pollution Control Board, Assam, and Dr. Shantanu Kumar Dutta, Member Secretary, Pollution Control Board, Assam, and was received on behalf of BIAC by Dr. Mohini Rani Sabhavath, Sustainability Environmental Engineer. The award presentation program was conducted along with the Greentech Foundation’s Environment Summit in Sonmarg, Jammu and Kashmir.
BIAC’s commitment towards environmental sustainability recognises the multifaceted nature of the actions required to ensure a sustainable future, and identifies three pillars - Air, Water and Earth. 50% of the Park’s annual water consumption is met sustainably through rainwater harvesting ponds and the first industry in the state to have installed a Solar Sludge Drying Process unit, BIAC is a zero-landfill apparel park. The Park aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2030 through continuous investment in clean energy, optimising overall energy consumption, and creating carbon sinks in the form of plantations.
Speaking about the Company’s efforts in sustainability, Mr Neil Rosayro, Country Head - Brandix India, said, “Receiving the Environmental Excellence Award is a significant milestone for BIAC. This recognition is a testimony to our ongoing commitments to sustainable practices and inspires us to continue pushing boundaries for a greener and more sustainable future.”
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Brandix India Apparel City (BIAC) located in Visakhapatnam is a preferred destination for apparel and textile manufacturing industries. The 1000-acre apparel park located within the SEZ (Special Economic Zone) is a self-sustaining ecosystem and vertically integrated model bringing together world-class apparel supply chain partners to collaborate and co-create Inspired Solutions for renowned global brands. BIAC employs 22,000 people and is one of the largest women employing units in the apparel industry, with 80% of its workforce being women. The company’s commitment towards high-quality control for leading global apparel brands has further positioned BIAC as a valuable exporter for India. For more information on Brandix India Apparel City, please visit www.brandixapparelcity.com
Brandix India Apparel City is part of the Brandix Apparel Limited (BAL). Brandix is a leader in Sri Lanka’s apparel industry with a purpose to deliver Inspired Solutions through Inspired People, for over 50 years. On a journey to be the most sustainable apparel manufacturer in the region, Brandix strives to inspire real change across every point of its operations and all its stakeholders. To learn more about Brandix, please visit www.brandix.com.
Brandix India Apparel City receives Greentech Environment Award for Environmental Excellence
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